Ukenda kwa wengi chongo, vunja lako jicho

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English Translation

If you go among the one-eyed, gouge out your own eye

Context & Meaning

When in Rome, do as the Romans do; sometimes you must adapt to fit in, even if it means lowering your standards

Proverb ID
#479
Type
Swahili Proverb
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