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“No mug no bruk, no coffee no dash weh.”
No mug is broken, no coffee is spilled.
What does “No mug no bruk, no coffee no dash weh” mean?
Don't exaggerate small issues; no real harm was done, so keep things in perspective.
English translation
No mug is broken, no coffee is spilled.
Understanding the expression
Used to calm a situation or to say there's no damage worth fussing over.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Him apologise already — no mug no bruk, no coffee no dash weh.
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb