Shona
Kushaya mano kwendiro, kupakurirwa isingadyi.
If it comes to brains a plate has none; it is given food but does not eat.
Tsanagudzo
Zvinoratidza kushaya pfungwa kana munhu akapiwa makomborero akatadza kuashandisa.
What the Words Say
If it comes to brains a plate has none; it is given food but does not eat.
What It Means
It shows one's lack of intelligence, if he fails to make use of opportunities coming his way.