Usatanda hwiza, idzo tsuro dzichauya.

Definitions

hwiza: grasshopper

Translation

Do not go after grasshoppers when hares might still show up.

Application

When faced with competing demands, one should consider where they stand to benefit more. Prioritising less important matters could prove costly.

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