Home manager
The woman who manages the household
Patois: Di yard queen a keep tings in order.
English: The home manager is keeping things in order.
Stand on your feet
A phrase encouraging someone to be independent
Patois: Yuh haffi tan pon yuh foot when yuh a cook.
English: You have to stand on your feet when you cook.
Sage
A person known for their wisdom and insight
Patois: Di wise one always have di right words.
English: The sage always has the right words.
Locust fruit
A fruit with a strong odor but sweet taste
Patois: Stinkin’ toe weird but it taste good.
English: Locust fruit is weird but it tastes good.
Powerful person
Someone with a powerful presence or influence
Patois: When di thunda talk, everybody listen.
English: When the powerful person talks, everybody listens.