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“Good frien’ betta dan packet money.”
A good friend is better than money in the pocket.
What does “Good frien’ betta dan packet money” mean?
No matter how valuable our material possessions may be to us, a good friend, especially in times of trouble, is always proven to be of more more worth.
English translation
A good friend is better than money in the pocket.
Literal translation
A good friend is better than money in the pocket.
Understanding the expression
No matter how valuable our material possessions may be to us, a good friend, especially in times of trouble, is always proven to be of more more worth. We should treasure our friends, not only recognising them when we are in need.
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Traditional Jamaican proverb