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“Dawg no hol ef im ha bone.”
The dog does not howl if he has a bone.
What does “Dawg no hol ef im ha bone” mean?
The dog is an animal which is very fond of bones, and is not likely to appear miserable if it has bones to gnaw on.
English translation
The dog does not howl if he has a bone.
Literal translation
The dog does not howl if he has a bone.
Understanding the expression
The dog is an animal which is very fond of bones, and is not likely to appear miserable if it has bones to gnaw on. Similarly, people do not become upset or agitated if they are comfortable. It is also difficult for some persons to lobby against issues which do not directly concern them.
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Traditional Jamaican proverb