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Twi - Ghana - Akan

A mirror does not laugh at the face (Twi seed expression 40)

A mirror does not laugh at the face

Meaning

Honest feedback should reveal, not mock.

Literal translation

mirror does not laugh

Usage example

Give correction kindly; a mirror does not laugh at the face.

Give correction kindly; a mirror does not laugh at the face.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Akan / Twi. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Twi - Ghana Nsa baako nkura adesoa. Bemba - Zambia A mirror does not laugh at the face (Bemba seed expression 40) Tonga - Zambia A mirror does not laugh at the face (Tonga seed expression 40) Nyanja - Zambia A mirror does not laugh at the face (Nyanja seed expression 40)