Bhuru rasarira shure rasarira shamhu.

Zvinorehwa

Uyo anononoka kana kusara shure anowanzowana mhosva kana kurangwa.

What it means

Whoever lags behind or is slow to act ends up facing punishment or blame.

Word for word

The bull that lags behind has stayed behind for the whip.

Dingindira: Kushanda

Dzimwe tsumo dzekushanda

Dzose

Tsumo · Kushanda

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Akanga nyimo awangarara.

What it means

Stay attentive to the task at hand, since neglect or carelessness while something important is underway can cause it to be ruined, just as roasting groundnuts left unattended will burn.

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