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3366. Rock stone a ribba bottom nuh feel sun hot


English Translation

A stone at the bottom of the river never feels the heat of the sun.


Definition

Those in easy circumstances do not realize the hardship of others.



posted on September 2, 2022

3367. Alligator lay egg, but him no fowl


English Translation

The alligator lays eggs, but he is not a fowl


Definition

Never view a subject from one point only.



posted on August 27, 2022

3368. When plantain waan dead, dem shoot


English Translation

When a plantain tree is about to die, it will put out a shoot


Definition

When someone wants to get in trouble, they stir up a lot of problems



posted on August 15, 2022

3369. When puss belly full, him seh rat belly tink


English Translation

When the cat's belly is full, it will say that the rat's belly smells stink


Definition

People who find themselves in certain position, do not remember where they are coming from



posted on August 11, 2022

3370. Nuh buy puss inna bag


English Translation

Do not buy a cat in a bag


Definition

Examine carefully what is accepted from others



posted on August 5, 2022



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