“Tek kin teet kibba heart bun.”

Use a smile to cover a heartache.

Meaning

People often hide their pain behind a smile.

Literal translation

Take skin-teeth (a grin) to cover heart-burn.

Other spellings

Tek kin teeth kiver heart bun

When to use it

Reflecting on someone who seems happy but is struggling.

Topics

ReflectiveWisdom

Source

Traditional Jamaican proverb