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“A no want a fat mek nightingale foot ‘tan’ sol.”
It is not for the want of fat that the nightingale’s legs stand so.
What does “A no want a fat mek nightingale foot ‘tan’ sol” mean?
Do not judge by appearances.
English translation
It is not for the want of fat that the nightingale’s legs stand so.
Literal translation
It is not for the want of fat that the nightingale’s legs stand so.
Understanding the expression
Do not judge by appearances.
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