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Kutaura kudzikisira / kuita makata. (M)

Shona Definition

English Translation

Speaking comes as easily as walking downhill, while actually doing the thing is like climbing a steep slope.

Cultural Context

“Used to contrast easy words with the far harder work of carrying them out.”

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