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The small one and the big one

Proverb in the local language
Aabe, kan yar iga celiyoo kan weyn igu sii daa.
Proverb's direct translation
Oh Father, save me from the small one, the big one I shall manage myself.
Proverb's meaning
Said when somebody is unable to solve a small problem, but thinks he can deal with a big one.
From: Somalia

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