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Shona Definition
Kana chiri chinhu chose chinonzi chingakuvadza kana kuuraya chinotyisa nyangwe chiri chiduku zvacho. Hapana munhu asingatyi kufa kana kukuvara.
English Translation
There is no such thing as a mere "little snake" — anything able to injure or kill is frightening no matter how small it is. Even a medicine man with all his charms fears a small snake, since everyone dreads death and injury.
Cultural Context
“Used to warn that a thing known to be dangerous should be left alone, however small it looks.”
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