Don’t Linger
Expression used to state that you must not be slow or reluctant in whatever you are doing
Patois: Mi need yuh fi cum by 5 p.m, nuh linga
English: I need you to come by 5 p.m, don’t linger
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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