"The hippo is most dangerous in shallow w..." - Mozambican Proverb

“The hippo is most dangerous in shallow water.”

- Mozambicanstrength

Meaning

A strong person cornered or in difficult circumstances becomes even more formidable.

Mozambican river communities know hippos are most aggressive in shallow pools where they feel trapped. Cornered strength is explosive.

Origin

Mozambican

Language

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