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Yoruba - Nigeria - Yoruba

The canoe moves when both paddles agree (Yoruba seed expression 21)

The canoe moves when both paddles agree

Meaning

Partnership requires alignment.

Literal translation

canoe moves with agreeing paddles

Usage example

Let us agree first; the canoe moves when both paddles agree.

Let us agree first; the canoe moves when both paddles agree.

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

Yoruba - Nigeria Bi omode ba subu a wo iwaju. Igbo - Nigeria Igwe bu ike. Hausa - Nigeria Hankali ya fi karfi. Bemba - Zambia The canoe moves when both paddles agree (Bemba seed expression 21)