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Shona Definition
Kana munhu aira azvipira kuita basa rakaoma, haafaniri kutya kusvorwa kana kukuvadzwa naro.
English Translation
Once someone has committed to a hard job, no discomfort or damage that comes with it should put them off. It commends courage and staying power in demanding work.
Cultural Context
“Used to praise perseverance, or simply to state a fact of life — a mechanic has to live with grease, and anyone must accept what follows from what they chose to do.”
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