Ukenda kwa wengi chongo, vunja lako jicho
UEnglish 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
#479Type
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