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“A nuh same day leaf drop inna wata it rotten.”
A leaf doesn't rot the same day it falls into the water.
What does “A nuh same day leaf drop inna wata it rotten” mean?
Things decay slowly and unnoticed, so don't be complacent or take people for granted.
English translation
A leaf doesn't rot the same day it falls into the water.
Understanding the expression
Damage builds gradually; by the time it shows, it has been happening for a while.
When to use it: an illustrative example
"Wi relationship did fine til last week." — "A nuh same day leaf drop inna wata it rotten — check how long tings a slide."
Partner proverb
Every proverb has its partner
“A nuh same day leaf drop inna wata it rotten.”
“Every day bucket go a well, one day di bottom drop out.”
Every day the bucket goes to the well, one day its bottom will drop out.
Shared wisdom: Things deteriorate gradually and imperceptibly, so it is foolhardy to be complacent or take people for granted.
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Traditional Jamaican proverb