Proverb in the local language
Fou dhianaje yabey woundou, nkane a fa diaguey.
Cats and mice
Proverb's direct translation
When the mouse laughs at the cat, there is a hole.
Proverb's meaning
You should be wary of something that seems perfect.
Equivalent proverb
Too good to be true.
From: Wolof
General comments
The Wolof are spread over the Gambia, Senegal and Mauritania in West Africa.
