Ukipewa shibiri usichukue pima
UEnglish Translation
If you are given an inch, do not take a yard
Context & Meaning
Don't take advantage of someone's generosity
Proverb ID
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Proverbs starting with "U"
Usijifanye kuku mweupe
Do not pretend to be a white chicken
Do not pretend to be a white chicken
Umekuwa nguva, huhimili kishindo?
Are you a dugong, that you cannot bear a shock?
Are you a dugong, that you cannot bear a shock?
Usitukane wakunga na uzazi ungalipo
Do not insult the midwives while childbirth still ...
Do not insult the midwives while childbirth still ...
Uso wa kufadhiliwa u chini
The face of one who has received a favor is cast d...
The face of one who has received a favor is cast d...
Udongo uwahi ungali maji
Mold the clay while it is still wet
Mold the clay while it is still wet