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“Trouble nuh set like rain.”
Trouble doesn't gather like rain clouds.
What does “Trouble nuh set like rain” mean?
Trouble gives no warning, so be prepared for anything.
English translation
Trouble doesn't gather like rain clouds.
Understanding the expression
Rain shows clouds before it falls, but trouble arrives without signs.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Save something fi rainy day — trouble nuh set like rain.
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb