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Shona Definition
Kuona munhu akasuruvara uso hwake panenge paine zvinomunetsa. Asi uya anenge akadekara anoratidza mufaro.
English Translation
A person's bearing gives him away: the one stretched out at ease has eaten his fill, while the one lying curled on his stomach has his own reasons. A downcast face signals that something is troubling someone, whereas a relaxed one shows contentment.
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This is a variant of
Atandavara aguta / apfunya ndowavata nayoHow a sleeper lies shows whether he was fed: a full stomach leaves the legs sprawled out, while the one who folds his legs up spent the night hungry.