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Definitions of "so cow a grow so him nose hole a hoppen" (Jamaican Proverb)



1. so cow a grow so him nose hole a hoppen


English Translation

The more a cow grows, the more it's nostrils opens


Definition

The more you grow, the better you become with knowledge and experience. You get better as you practise.


Example Sentences

Patois: so cow a grow so him nose hole a h'oppen, Yu nuh see seh we a get betta everyday?
English: You get better with knowledge and experience as you grow, Don't you see that we get better everyday?


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 CongoKalungaGangalee on April 3, 2019





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