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Kikuyu - Kenya - Kikuyu

A mirror does not laugh at the face (Kikuyu 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 Kikuyu / Kikuyu. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Gikuyu - Kenya Gutiri utuku utakua. Swahili - Kenya Pole pole ndio mwendo. Swahili - Kenya Haraka haraka haina baraka. Bemba - Zambia A mirror does not laugh at the face (Bemba seed expression 40)