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Jamaican proverbs!

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Dorothy Walters
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1 Question
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WHAT DOES THIS JAMAICAN PROVERB MEAN? Wah sweet nanny goat ago run him belly

Nanny goat is greedy


The food was not prepared properly

What seemed fine can hurt you later
2 Question
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WHAT DOES THIS JAMAICAN PROVERB MEAN?


Bucket wid hole a bottom nuh ave nuh business a riverside

Don't go where you are not welcomed

Don't go to the river if you can't swim

Don't criticise others when you have faults too
3 Question
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WHAT DOES THIS JAMAICAN PROVERB MEAN?


If yuh wah good yuh nose affi run

Good things happen when you have a cold

Success requires hard work

Your nose determines your success
4 Question
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"Every dawg has his day and every puss his 4 o'clock" 

Today for me, tomorrow for you

Watch your mouth, it can get in the great trouble

The older a person is, the wise
5 Question
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"Every hoe have dem stik a bush"

There's someone out there for everyone

That that appear too good, can hurt you

Do think you won't need my help in the future? Never forget those who help you
6 Question
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Hog say, 'de first dutty water mi ketch, mi wash

Every little bit counts

Make use of the first opportunities that comes your way

Watch your mouth, it can get in the great trouble!
7 Question
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"De olda de moon, de brigther it shines" 

Count your blessings and do not take what you have for granted- others may just be hoping they had what you have

Think before you speak

The older a person is, the wiser
8 Question
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"Chicken merry; hawk deh [is] near" 

A statement is made, the guilty party will pick it up

Leaders must always lead by positive example as their actions will determine the direction of the followers

Be careful when things are going too good for you as its always possible that danger is around the corner
9 Question
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"Duppy know who fi frighten" 

Watch your mouth, it can get in the great trouble!

Sometimes it is those whom we help who are the least grateful

Bullies pick on those who can defend themselves the least
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"Yuh tink a one day monkey want wife?" 

There's someone out there for everyone

Think before you speak

Watch your mouth, it can get in the great trouble!

Do think you won't need my help in the future? Never forget those who help you