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“Mek wan jackass bray.”
Allow one jackass (donkey) to bray at a time.
What does “Mek wan jackass bray” mean?
It is difficult to see the merit in other persons’ ideas if everybody attempts to speak at the same time.
English translation
Allow one jackass (donkey) to bray at a time.
Literal translation
Allow one jackass (donkey) to bray at a time.
Understanding the expression
It is difficult to see the merit in other persons’ ideas if everybody attempts to speak at the same time. Also, if someone is speaking foolishly, avoid adding to the confusion.
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Traditional Jamaican proverb