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Likkle alligator tun big alligator

Children invariably adopt all the bad attributes of their parents.

long run, short ketch

You may escape for now, but you will eventually get caught

Man nu dead, nu call dem duppy

Don't underestimate people

Mawga cow a bull mumma

Someone who appears weak or vulnerable may have powerful allies.

mek one jackass bray

If someone is saying nonsense don't add to it.

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

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.

nanny goat neva scratch him back til him si wall

Always wait for the perfect time and opportunity

new broom sweep clean, ole broom know corna

The young have energy and enthusiasm but the old have experience and wisdom

no matta how cockroach drunk him nah walk paas fowl yard

Always look out for yourself no matter what

Nu betta herrin, nu betta barrel

Don't expect children to be better than, or different from, their parents.

Nu cuss alligator long mout til yu cross di riva

Don't provoke people while they are in a position to retaliate.

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

Nu jus one way fi heng dog

There is more than one way to accomplish a goal

Nu matta how boar hog hide unda sheep wool, him grunt betray him

People's true colours will always come to the surface

nu mek one donkey choke yu

Don't be misled by a fool

nu stone fluxy mango

Don't spend effort on useless things

Nu tek ugly mek laugh

Don't laugh at the misfortunes of others

nu wait til drum beat before yu grine yu axe

Always be prepared

Nubady neva kick dead dawg

The successful are criticised

Nutt'n beat a trial but a failure.

You can't succeed if you don't try.

Nyam some, lef some

Plan for tomorrow; Don't consume everything all at once.

Ole fyah stick easy fi ketch

It's easier to rekindle a romantic relationship than to start a new one with someone new.

One finga cyaa ketch lice

Sometimes it is necessary to cooperate in order to achieve a goal

one finga cyaa kill louse

Sometimes it is necessary to cooperate in order to achieve a goal

One one coco full basket

Little by little the task will be completed

Parson christ'n him pickny fus

People look out for themselves before others

Pastor christen him pickny first

Take care of your own affairs before you attend to the affairs of others.

Peacock hide him foot when him hear 'bout him tail.

A proud person hides his weaknesses when praised.

Peel neck fowl bawl fi life, im nu bawl fi fedda

Outward beauty isn't the most important thing