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Chinonyenga chinokotama, chinosimudza musoro chawana.

tsumoproverbchiShona

Also: Rinonyenga rinohwarara, rinosimudza musoro rawana.

Translation
“The one who is courting bows low; it lifts its head once it has got what it wanted.”
Meaning
People are humble and obliging while they want something, and turn proud once they have it. It is often said of suitors who change after marriage.