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How not to put out a fire

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Proverb in the local language
Madzi othimitsira moto sasankha.
Proverb's direct translation
You do not choose the (type of) water to put out a fire with.
Proverb's meaning
If something gets the job done, use it.
From: Chichewa
General comments
Chewa people live in Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.

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