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“Weh yuh nuh know cyaan hurt yuh.”
What you don't know can't hurt you.
What does “Weh yuh nuh know cyaan hurt yuh” mean?
Not knowing every detail of a problem can keep you at peace; worry often comes from what we know rather than what happens.
English translation
What you don't know can't hurt you.
Understanding the expression
Used when someone chooses not to dig into worrying details, or to keep peace of mind. It can also be a gentle caution to stay aware of what you do know.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Waiting on test results, she said, "Weh yuh nuh know cyaan hurt yuh," and spent the afternoon with family instead of fretting.
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb