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Good food and the orphan

Proverb in the local language
Na when koki don sour na yin dey dee give orphan pickin.
Proverb's direct translation
When good food goes bad, that’s when the orphan is offered a generous portion.
Proverb's meaning
Some people will only offer you a good thing with a catch; a poisoned gift.
From: Cameroon
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