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“Bifoe gud food pwile, meck belly bus.”

Before allowing good food to spoil, allow the belly to burst.

What does “Bifoe gud food pwile, meck belly bus” mean?

Taken literally, this proverb could see the demise of many persons who are unable to control their appetite.

English translation

Before allowing good food to spoil, allow the belly to burst.

Literal translation

Before allowing good food to spoil, allow the belly to burst.

Understanding the expression

Taken literally, this proverb could see the demise of many persons who are unable to control their appetite. The moral behind this old saying, however, is that one should make every good use of life’s opportunities; also, never waste or discard today that which you or someone else may be able to use tomorrow.

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Traditional Jamaican proverb