Mto ukimnyang'anya kisu, mpe banzi achezee
MEnglish Translation
If you take away a knife from a child, give it a piece of wood to play with
Context & Meaning
When you deny someone something dangerous, offer a safe alternative
Proverb ID
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A witchdoctor does not cure himself
A witchdoctor does not cure himself
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A well-digger is not refused water
A well-digger is not refused water
Mgema akisifwa tembo hulltia maji
If the palm-wine tapper is praised, he dilutes the...
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Kiss the hand you cannot cut off
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Pleasant words will draw a snake from its hole
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