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Nothing is going on

When used as a greeting, this expression means everything is okay, but nothing much or new is going on.

Patois: Man1: “Wah gwaan” Man2: “Nothing nah gwaan”
English: Man 1: 'What is going on?' Man 2: 'Nothing much is going on.'

I’m ok

Response given when someone ask how you are doing.

Patois: Man1: “How yuh stay?” Man2: “Mi criss”
English: Man1: “How are you?” Man2: “I’m ok”

I’m great

Response given when someone ask how you are doing. The literal translation is “I’m nice”. It means one is feeling great, fantastic, excellent etc...

Patois: Man1: “How yuh stay?” Man2: “Mi nice”
English: Man1: “How are you?” Man2: “I’m great”

I'm taking it easy

Not to worry or stress; to relax and keep everything under control. This response is normally given when someone asks how you are doing.

Patois: Man1: “How yuh stay?” Man2: “Mi a gwaan easy ”
English: Man1: “How are you?” Man2: “I’m taking it easy.”

All is well

Slang expression for saying that all is well or everything is going according to plan

Patois: Man1: “Weh yuh ah seh?” Man2: “Everything is Everything”
English: Man1: “How are you doing?” Man2: “All is well”