Kuramba nyama yechidembo hunge uine yetsuro.

Word definitions

chidembo: polecat

Translation

Turning down polecat meat means you have rabbit meat.

Inspiration

Polecats are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong unpleasant smell. Polecat meat is considered edible but requires expert handling. This is because the meat can easily get spoiled and become totally inedible, due to the glands which produce the spray.

Application

To turn down an offer implying it is unworthy, one suggests they have better alternatives.

Similar Proverbs

1. Kuramba butu, uno mukonya.

2. Kuramba dzvuku, kuona jena.

3. Kuramba mvana hunge uine mhandara.