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“De higher monkey climb de more him expose”
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Jun
2
De higher monkey climb de more him expose
Translation: The higher the monkey climbs, the more he exposes himself
Meaning: A higher position in life can bring you more responsibility and make your position insecure
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“Wha’ sweet goat, run him belly”
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May
5
Wha’ sweet goat, run him belly
Translation: What the goat finds sweet (to the taste) will hurt his belly
Meaning: Applied to pleasure that ends in pain
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“Daag nyam yuh suppa”
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Mar
3
Daag nyam yuh suppa
Translation: Dog will eat your supper
Meaning: If you are not careful with what you have, you will lose
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“Day longa dan rope”
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Jan
21
Day longa dan rope
Translation: The day is longer than a rope
Meaning: Whatever is wrong will eventually be corrected over time
A threat implying that revenge, although long-delayed, will surely come
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