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A pawpaw and a stick

Proverb in the local language
Boofre a eye de na abaa da asee.
Proverb's direct translation
It is the pawpaw (papaya) that is sweet that has a stick under it.
Proverb's meaning
Something desirable that is forbidden or difficult to get.
From: Akan
General comments
The Akan live mostly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.

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