Ojú ẹlẹ́yà ń pẹ́, ẹlàkùtù kì í jẹ́wọ́.
phrase proverbs sayings
LanguageYoruba (Nigeria)
Meaning- The eye that sees bad does not forget it, the tortoise does not admit weakness.
- This saying emphasizes the persistence of memory regarding perceived wrongs and the refusal to show vulnerability.
Bí ó ti wù kí ó rí, Ojú ẹlẹ́yà ń pẹ́, ẹlàkùtù kì í jẹ́wọ́.
No matter how it is, the eye that sees bad does not forget it, the tortoise does not admit weakness.
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Usage noteIt is used when speaking about someone who refuses to admit fault or when discussing the lasting impact of a negative experience.
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