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Zviri musango zvinosekana / pfunye ikaona hoto inoseka

Shona Definition

English Translation

The creatures of the bush make fun of one another: the go-away bird laughs the moment it catches sight of a pelican. Those who are alike are quick to mock each other's appearance.

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This is a variant of

Chivendekete anoseka chimedure

A plate with a crack in it mocks the one that is broken, though both are damaged.