Wan day bellyful nuh fatten hog Translation: One day’s bellyful does not make the hog fat Meaning: Some projects require…
No tek ugly mek laugh Translation: Don’t take something ugly and laugh at it Meaning: Don’t laugh at others’ misfortunes,…
Far pass mek ockra pwoil Translation: Far pass makes ockra spoiled Meaning: Those who live too far apart cannot help…
Han’ a bowl, knife a t’roat Translation: While his hand is in the bowl, his knife is at your throat…
Daag hab money, ‘im buy cheese; lose ‘im money, ‘im beg de clot’ Translation: A dog who has money will buy…
A nuh ebryting soak up wata a sponge Translation: Not everything that soaks up water is a sponge Meaning: Everything is not…
Fire deh a mus-mus tail him t’ink a cool breeze Translation: Fire is behind the mouse and he thinks it is a…
No wash pickney belly, but wash dem back Translation: Don’t wash the child’s stomach, but wash his back Meaning: Don’t…
Puss an daag nuh ave de same luck Translation: Cats and dogs do not have the same luck Meaning: Favouritism…
Wha drap af a hed drap pan shoulda Translation: What drops off someone’s head falls on his shoulder Meaning: Reaping…