I am not biased
a statement that indicates that the speaker is fair and impartial and does not favor one side over another.
Patois: Mi nuh partial, mi tell yuh seh di two a dem did wrong inna di argument
English: I am not biased, I am telling you that both of them were wrong in the argument
Listen up
to listen closely to what is being said. usually used as a command.
Patois: Watch e pree, wi plan change
English: Listen up, we have a change of plans
Haters
Term used to refer to people who constantly criticize, dislike, or hold negative attitudes towards someone or something without any justified reason.
Badmind people may harbor animosity, jealousy, or envy towards the person or object of their criticism.
Patois: Di badmind people dem a fight gainst mi
English: The haters are fighting against me
Boastful
Patois: Yuh too kakati, humble yuhself
English: You're too boastful; humble yourself
To turn a bad situation into a joke
Patois: Him always a mek joke, even wen tings bad - him tek bad ting mek joke
English: He's always joking around, even when things are bad - he takes bad things for a joke