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Whistles and dogs

Proverb in the local language
Language unknown
Proverb's direct translation
A whistle will not call back a dog that has escaped the leash.
Proverb's meaning
Certain things such as words cannot be called back once they are out. It's better to prevent them from leaving or coming out in the first place.
From: Comoros

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