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“The guest has big eyes but a small stomach.”
Meaning
Newcomers see everything but understand little; observation exceeds comprehension initially.
Cultural Context
Luo hospitality includes feeding guests generously. But guests, overwhelmed by new surroundings, cannot absorb everything at once.
Origin
Kenyan
Language
Luo
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