You have exposed yourself.
This saying is applied as a warning not to give anything to an importunate person, as he would very likely be encouraged thereby to continue asking for more.
Inkala ixingetyeni.
The crab has stuck fast between the stones at the entrance of its hole.
Said of any one who is involved in difficulties of his own creation, or of one who raises an argument and is beaten in it.
Ubopelele inja enkangeni.
He has fastened a dog to a shrub.
This saying is used to denote a very greedy person, one who is so greedy as to fasten his dog to a shrub that the animal may not beg for food while he is eating. The shrub denoted is the very common one that is covered with yellow flowers at midsummer.
Yimbini yezolo yakwa Gxuluwe. [[205]]
Guluwe’s two of yesterday.