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Finger in the mouth

Proverb in the local language
Obi mmfa ne nsa nnto obi anomu na ɔmmpae n’atifi.
Proverb's direct translation
You don’t put your finger in someone’s mouth and hit them on the top of their head.
Proverb's meaning
Don't undermine someone who has done you a good deed.
Equivalent proverb
Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.
From: Twi of Ghana

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