Proverb: If you get your han' in a debil mout' tek it out.
Translation: If you put your hand in the devils mouth, take it out carefully.
Explanation: Act cautiously in getting out of difficulty.
Proverb: Finger neber say "look here," him say "look yonder."
Translation: Finger never says "look here," he says "look yonder."
Explanation: People do not usually point out their own faults.
Proverb: Peacock hide him foot when him hear 'bout him tail.
Translation: The peacock hides his foot when he hears about his tail.
Explanation: A proud person does not like his little weaknesses exposed.
Proverb: No wait till drum beat before you grine you axe
Translation: Do not wait until the drum beats before you grind your axe.
Explanation: Be prepared for all eventualities.
Proverb: You 'fraid fe yeye, you neber nyam head
Translation: If you are afraid of the eye, you will never eat the head.
Explanation: If you regard too much the good opinion of any one you will never prosper.
Proverb: A no want a fat mek nightingale foot 'tan' so
Translation: It is not for the want of fat that the nightingale's legs stand so.
Explanation: Do not judge by appearances.
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