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Kay koule twompe soley soley men li pa twompe lapil.

Flag of HT

A leaky house can fool the sun, but it can't fool the rain.

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bandulu

Flag of JM

One who participates in, orchestrates, or profits from illegal or crooked activity

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Byen prè pa lakay.

Flag of HT

Very close is not home yet. A miss by an inch is the same as a miss by a mile.

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Zafè kabrit pa zafè mouton.

Flag of HT

The goat's business is not the sheep's business. Focus on your own affairs instead of the affairs of others.

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All mout nu set fi tell di same lie.

Flag of JM

If everyone says the same thing, there may be truth behind it.

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La salud es la mayor riqueza

Flag of CU

Health is the greatest wealth.

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Lafimen pa janm leve san dife.

Flag of HT

There's no smoke without fire. Rumours always have a grain of truth.

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Nan tan grangou patat pa gen po.

Flag of HT

In times of famine and hardships potatoes have no skin.

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banana fritters

banana fritters

Flag of HT
Flag of JM
Flag of VC
Flag of VI

A fried meal item made from a batter consisting primarily of ripe bananas (usually overripe) and flour.

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Sel pa vante tèt li di li sale.

Flag of HT

Salt doesn't brag that it is salty.

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Makak pa janm kwe petit-li led.

Flag of HT

"A monkey never thinks her baby's ugly." People never see their own faults

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Men anpil chay pa lou.

Flag of HT

Many hands lighten the load.

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bammy

bammy

Flag of BZ
Flag of JM

A round flat bread made from grated cassava which has been repeatedly pressed to remove the juice. For meal preparation, slices are typically soaked i

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balm yard

Flag of JM

A place where the healing rituals of cumina or obeah are practiced

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Sa k rive koukouloulou a, ka rive kakalanga tou.

Flag of HT

What happens to the turkey can happen to the rooster too.

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bamancou

Flag of KN
Flag of VI

A condition causing the testicles to appear severely swollen. This condition is often the result of a type of hernia.

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Apre dans tanbou lou.

Flag of HT

"After the dance, the drums are heavy". It's not all fun and good times when the party ends. Sometimes there's hard work.

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balls chokas

Flag of BZ

Tight pants

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Rayi chyen di dan’l blan.

Flag of HT

"Hate the dog, but admit its teeth are white". Give the devil his due; even those you dislike may have good qualities.

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Bel anteman pa di paradi.

Flag of HT

A beautiful funeral is no guarantee of entry into heaven.

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