Traditional✓ Culturally verified
“Wey goat go, kid falla.”
Where the goat goes, the kid follows.
What does “Wey goat go, kid falla” mean?
Children follow the example of their parents; be grateful for and mindful of the family and blessings you have.
English translation
Where the goat goes, the kid follows.
Understanding the expression
A reminder that young ones copy what elders do, and a call to count your blessings at family gatherings.
When to use it: an illustrative example
At Christmas dinner Grandma looked round the table and said, "Wey goat go, kid falla."
Good for
Christmas
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Attribution and review
Traditional Jamaican proverb