Tangan kanan jangan percaya akan tangan kiri
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From indonesia
Definition
A proverb meaning one should not even trust a close friend completely, as they may cause harm.
Etymology
A Malay proverb using body part metaphors: 'tangan kanan' (right hand) and 'tangan kiri' (left hand). Originating from the traditional belief that the right hand is clean and the left is unclean, this expression advises against trusting anyone easily.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
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