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“Wha' sweet to de belly a go bitta to de heart.”
What is sweet to the belly will be bitter to the heart.
What does “Wha' sweet to de belly a go bitta to de heart” mean?
Short-term pleasure often brings long-term regret.
English translation
What is sweet to the belly will be bitter to the heart.
Understanding the expression
A warning against indulgence: the treat you enjoy now may cost you dearly later.
When to use it: an illustrative example
"Mi a go put di whole a it pon credit card." — "Careful — wha sweet to de belly a go bitta to de heart when di bill come."
Partner proverb
Every proverb has its partner
“Wha' sweet to de belly a go bitta to de heart.”
“Wah sweet nanny goat a go run him belly.”
What tastes sweet to the goat will upset its stomach.
Shared wisdom: Short-term gratification brings long-term consequences.
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Traditional Jamaican proverb