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“Cack mowt kill cack.”
The rooster was killed by his own mouth. (The butcher would not have known where to find him if he had not opened his mouth to crow.).
What does “Cack mowt kill cack” mean?
One should never boast, nor should one speak out of turn.
English translation
The rooster was killed by his own mouth. (The butcher would not have known where to find him if he had not opened his mouth to crow.).
Literal translation
The rooster was killed by his own mouth. (The butcher would not have known where to find him if he had not opened his mouth to crow.).
Understanding the expression
One should never boast, nor should one speak out of turn. We should choose our words with care, lest we by our own tactlessness, cause ourselves unhappiness.
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Traditional Jamaican proverb