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Eaten by a hyena…

Proverb in the local language
Ethiwa mbiti ni yiisaa mundu muwau ula ule muwai niwaile uvinga muomo.
Proverb's direct translation
If a hyena eats a sick person, the healthy person should shut the door.
Proverb's meaning
Take steps to ensure someone else’s problem doesn’t affect you too.
From: Gweno of Tanzania

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