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The guinea fowl in the net

Proverb in the local language
Aweno pe kilaro ki rwod tol.
Proverb's direct translation
Do not compete for a guinea fowl that has been caught in someone else’s net, because it belongs to the owner of the net.
Proverb's meaning
Do not vie for something which is not rightfully yours.
From: Acholi of Uganda

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