Àbíni lánàá, ó l’óun ò bá yín ṣeré, kò tódáyé ń kọ́?
Ah-bee-nee lah-nah, oh loun oh bah yeen shay-ray, koh toh dah-jay n-kor?
Literal translation
The child born yesterday says he will not play with us, what has been happening before he came to the world?
Figurative meaning
If a novice or a child displays extreme rebellion and arrogance at the very beginning, their future actions will be utterly uncontrollable and destructive.
Usage
Used to caution against tolerating early signs of disrespect, rebellion, or bad character in children, new employees, or younger associates before it worsens.
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