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Shona Definition
Vamwe vanhu vanotarisika savanoziva nezvechimwe chinhu nyamba vasina zvavanoziva. Mumwe munhu angatarisika seanogona kurwa asi iye riri gwara zvaro.
English Translation
A big woman may look unpleasant, but that does not make her a witch. People can look thoroughly equipped for a contest and still come up empty when the moment arrives.
Cultural Context
“Fits someone like a well-drilled sportsman who is certain of winning and then loses badly.”
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