What goes in the ear July 14, 2023 By John | Delete User Proverb in the local language Alawa mkhutu kalowa. Proverb's direct translationWhat has gone in through the ear has gone right in. Proverb's meaningOne can't erase what has been already said. From: Chewa General comments The Chewa live in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.