Mwenzako akinyolewa wewe tia maji
MEnglish Translation
When your companion is being shaved, put water on your own head
Context & Meaning
Be prepared for what might happen to you, based on what happens to others
Proverb ID
#391Type
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Proverbs starting with "M"
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