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A dog guarding ribs

Proverb in the local language
Kûdi hi gûshi labannuún.
Proverb's direct translation
Don't let a dog guard the ribs.
Proverb's meaning
To make someone do something tempting.
Equivalent proverb
A fox guarding the chicken house. Throwing a fish in water.
From: Chad
General comments
In Uganda they say to push someone who is squaring.

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