Obi anaghị ezu agadi nwanyị ike mgbe a tụrụ ilu banyere ọkpụkpụ kpọrọ nkụ.

Literal translation

An old woman feels uneasy when a proverb mentions dry bones.

Explanation

The old woman hears the image of dry bones and wonders whether the speaker means her. A proverb may reach someone without naming them.

When to use it

When a general remark clearly touches someone present.

Source: Anyabuike, proverb 1.