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3356. When ashes cold, dog sleep deh


English Translation

When the ashes are cold, even a dog can sleep there.


Definition

Circumstances alter cases.



posted on September 22, 2022

3357. Rain neva fall a one man door


English Translation

Rain never falls at one man’s door (only).


Definition

When it rains it rains on all.



posted on September 22, 2022

3358. Hungry mi hungry and full full no travel same pass


English Translation

The hungry belly and the full belly don not walk the same road.


Definition

The poor man and the rich man go different ways.



posted on September 22, 2022

3359. Too much sidung bruk breeches


English Translation

Sitting down too much wears out one’s trousers


Definition

Idleness leads to wants.



posted on September 22, 2022

3360. Pissin Tail


English Translation

Worthless


Definition

Good for nothing, person of no consequence, class or importance


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi an dem pissin tail gyal anuh size
English: Me and those worrthless girls aren't in the same class



posted on September 14, 2022



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