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“Donkey seh di world nuh level.”
The donkey says the world isn't level.
What does “Donkey seh di world nuh level” mean?
Life isn't fair — but you keep going anyway.
English translation
The donkey says the world isn't level.
Understanding the expression
Acknowledges life's injustices with humour; the hard-working donkey knows the road is never even.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Dem promote him over me? Well, donkey seh di world nuh level.
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb