Xhosa - South Africa - Xhosa
A hidden thorn still waits for bare feet (Xhosa seed expression 34)
A hidden thorn still waits for bare feet
Meaning
Unresolved problems can hurt later.
Literal translation
hidden thorn waits bare feet
Usage example
Deal with the issue now; a hidden thorn still waits for bare feet.
Deal with the issue now; a hidden thorn still waits for bare feet.
Cultural context
Additive seed entry for Xhosa / Xhosa. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.