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To measure a river with mere fingures

Proverb in the local language
Moto akoki komeka mozindo na mosapi te.
Proverb's direct translation
No person can measure the depth of a river with their fingers
Proverb's meaning
You cannot tackle complex or dangerous problems superficially.
From: Lingala in Republic of Congo and DRC

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