Dembo harivhiyirwi paruzhinji.
Also: Chidembo hachivhiirwi paruzhinji.
- Translation
- “A polecat is not skinned in public.”
- Meaning
- Embarrassing or sensitive matters should be dealt with in private.
Notes
A polecat has scent glands that release a foul smell if it is skinned carelessly, so the job is done away from other people.