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“Peacock hide him foot when him hear 'bout him tail.”
The peacock hides his foot when he hears about his tail.
What does “Peacock hide him foot when him hear 'bout him tail” mean?
A proud person does not like his little weaknesses exposed.
English translation
The peacock hides his foot when he hears about his tail.
Literal translation
The peacock hides his foot when he hears about his tail.
Understanding the expression
A proud person does not like his little weaknesses exposed.
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Traditional Jamaican proverb