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Man nu dead, nu call dem duppy
Don't underestimate people
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Mawga cow a bull mumma
Someone who appears weak or vulnerable may have powerful allies.
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mek one jackass bray
If someone is saying nonsense don't add to it.
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mischief come by di poun an go by di ounce
People can stir up a lot of trouble with very little action or very few words
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Mischief come by di poun and go by di ounce
It only takes a little effort or few words to start a lot of trouble.
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nanny goat neva scratch him back til him si wall
Always wait for the perfect time and opportunity
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new broom sweep clean, ole broom know corna
The young have energy and enthusiasm but the old have experience and wisdom
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no matta how cockroach drunk him nah walk paas fowl yard
Always look out for yourself no matter what
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Nu betta herrin, nu betta barrel
Don't expect children to be better than, or different from, their parents.
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Nu cuss alligator long mout til yu cross di riva
Don't provoke people while they are in a position to retaliate.
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Nu dash whe stick before yu done cross riva
Don't be too quick to discard or reject things because you may need them in the future
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Nu jus one way fi heng dog
There is more than one way to accomplish a goal
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Nu matta how boar hog hide unda sheep wool, him grunt betray him
People's true colours will always come to the surface
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nu mek one donkey choke yu
Don't be misled by a fool
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nu stone fluxy mango
Don't spend effort on useless things
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Nu tek ugly mek laugh
Don't laugh at the misfortunes of others
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nu wait til drum beat before yu grine yu axe
Always be prepared
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Nubady neva kick dead dawg
The successful are criticised
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Nutt'n beat a trial but a failure.
You can't succeed if you don't try.
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Nyam some, lef some
Plan for tomorrow; Don't consume everything all at once.
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Ole fyah stick easy fi ketch
It's easier to rekindle a romantic relationship than to start a new one with someone new.
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One finga cyaa ketch lice
Sometimes it is necessary to cooperate in order to achieve a goal
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one finga cyaa kill louse
Sometimes it is necessary to cooperate in order to achieve a goal
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One one coco full basket
Little by little the task will be completed
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Parson christ'n him pickny fus
People look out for themselves before others
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Pastor christen him pickny first
Take care of your own affairs before you attend to the affairs of others.
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Peacock hide him foot when him hear 'bout him tail.
A proud person hides his weaknesses when praised.
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Peel neck fowl bawl fi life, im nu bawl fi fedda
Outward beauty isn't the most important thing
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People nuh stone mango tree when it naw bear.
People attack you for your successes
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Pepper bun hot but it good fi curry
Harsh advice may be good for you
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