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Adage Of The Day And Its Meaning by Moneyfem: 3:57pm On Jul 30, 2016
Adage of the Day and its Meaning

Yoruba: Nilanla lomo abuke nda: o ni "iya, iya, oun o pon."

English Translation: The humpback's child has presented a formidable dilemma: he cries, “Mother, mother, carry me on your back!”

Meaning: A dependant who demands of one what one cannot provide is intent on showing one up.

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