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Definitions of "Wah gwaan bad a mawnin, cyaan cum gud a evelin." (Jamaican Proverb)



1. Wah gwaan bad a mawnin, cyaan cum gud a evelin.


English Translation

What went wrong in the morning cannot be remedied in the evening.


Definition

It is unwise to spend valuable time worrying about those problems wi cannot sole.
Also, it makes no sense to take precautions after we carelessly allowed a situation to get out of hand.


Related Words

One, one coco full basket , Mi cum yah fi drink milk, mi no cum yah fi count cow , Every hoe ha them stick a bush , Wah sweet nanny goat ago run him belly ,




posted by anonymous on October 28, 2022





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