This proverb alludes to the idea that witches, known for their occult practices and often feared, can fall victim to their own curses or failures. Falling at the door symbolizes a sort of disgrace or public humiliation, a downfall that reveals the vulnerability of someone who claims to possess supernatural powers. In Malagasy culture, this can serve as a warning against the temptation to misuse power or knowledge for malevolent purposes. An equivalent proverb in English could be: ‘He who digs a pit will fall into it himself.’