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Definitions of "Fire deh a muss muss tail, him think a cool breeze" (Jamaican Proverb)



1. Fire deh a muss muss tail, him think a cool breeze


English Translation

Fire is at a mouse’s tail, he thinks it’s cool breeze


Definition

This saying is used to describe someone (or a system) that is clueless. It encourages people to stop being complacent, as you will be unprepared when disaster strikes.


Related Words

One, one coco full basket , Mi cum yah fi drink milk, mi no cum yah fi count cow , Every hoe ha them stick a bush , Wah sweet nanny goat ago run him belly ,




posted by anonymous on September 1, 2014