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“Hungry dawg nyam roas karn.”
A hungry dog will eat roast corn.
What does “Hungry dawg nyam roas karn” mean?
Desperation leads to unexpected choices and creative solutions.
English translation
A hungry dog will eat roast corn.
Understanding the expression
Dogs don't usually eat corn — but a hungry one will. Tough times push people to do what they never thought they would.
When to use it: an illustrative example
When money tight, yuh learn fi cook anyting — hungry dawg nyam roas karn.
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb