hentak kaki
(Singapore, Singlish, figuratively) To be stuck in the same role or career with very little prospects of advancement.
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(Singapore, Singlish, figuratively) To be stuck in the same role or career with very little prospects of advancement.
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(Singapore, military) To march on the spot (a drill command sometimes used as form of punishment).
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