Idiom:Udide sina ihe ya ji ewu ulo diyaa na avo.
The spider said that his building materials are located within his stomarch.
Meaning: My plans or strategies are known only to me.
Idiom:Anaghi ekworo mgbagbu habu ihu ogu.
One cannot stop going to war for fear of being killed
Meaning: Success does not come easily
Idiom:Ikpeghe di na onu Agu.
Money is inside the mouth of a Lion
Meaning: Making money or wealth is a difficult task
Idiom:Onweghi onye ma onye ga eli ya.
One is not in the know of who will bury him
Meaning: Help may come from an unexpected person. Be kind to everybody
Idiom:Onye mkpu mkpu bu enyi umurima
A short fellow is a friend of children
Meaning: One who does not conduct himself in a dignified manner stands a chance of being ridiculed.
Idiom:Etere ani, etere azi, nnu bu uto ovo
Irrespective of the meat or fish the taste of the soup depends on the salt.
Meaning: Nothing endures as the truth
Idiom:Ikwom nazu ukwum abuo nakpu na ali
My legs are touching the ground, even as you are carrying me on your back
Meaning: Your friendship to me is not reflecting in your attitude or behaviour towards me.
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