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“If fish deh a river bottom an tell yuh seh shark deh a surface, believe him.”
If the fish at the river bottom tells you there's a shark at the surface, believe him.
What does “If fish deh a river bottom an tell yuh seh shark deh a surface, believe him” mean?
Trust warnings from those who are close to the situation and have experience.
English translation
If the fish at the river bottom tells you there's a shark at the surface, believe him.
Understanding the expression
Teaches the value of listening to people who know the terrain better than you.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Di locals seh doan swim deh — if fish deh a river bottom an tell yuh seh shark deh a surface, believe him.
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Traditional Jamaican proverb