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“Puss an dawg nuh have di same luck.”
Cat and dog don't have the same luck.
What does “Puss an dawg nuh have di same luck” mean?
Everyone has different fortunes; what works for one may not work for another.
English translation
Cat and dog don't have the same luck.
Understanding the expression
Used when comparing people's outcomes, or to explain why someone got away with something you can't.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Him reach late an nuh get cuss? Puss an dawg nuh have di same luck.
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb