Traditional✓ Culturally verified
“Every hoe have dem stick a bush.”
Every hoe has its stick in the bush.
What does “Every hoe have dem stick a bush” mean?
There is someone for everyone — everyone has their match. It is also used to remind us of the people who support us.
English translation
Every hoe has its stick in the bush.
Understanding the expression
Just as every garden hoe has a handle somewhere that fits it, every person has a partner or helper suited to them. Often used to comfort someone feeling lonely.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Don't fret about being single — every hoe have dem stick a bush.
Good for
Love
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb