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Shona Definition
Kuti munhu uwane zvaunoda pane imwe nzvimbo kana kuna vamwe vanhu, wakafanira kutanga wavanzarika zvakaipa zvako dzamara wazowana zvose zvaunoda zvacho.
English Translation
While you are still hoping to win a favour or obtain something of value from others, you must keep your faults out of sight. Letting people see what you really are will destroy your chances.
Cultural Context
“Applied to situations where one is seeking something from others and would be wise to keep shortcomings hidden.”
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