Mgeni siku mbili, siku ya tatu mpe jembe
MEnglish Translation
A guest for two days, on the third day give him a hoe
Context & Meaning
Don't let guests overstay their welcome
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "M"
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One who follows bees will not fail to get honey
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If you take away a knife from a child, give it a p...
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He who earns calamity eats it with his family
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