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“When bull ole, im feed a fence side.”
When a bull is old, it feeds by the fence side.
What does “When bull ole, im feed a fence side” mean?
With age comes wisdom and caution; listen to the experience of elders.
English translation
When a bull is old, it feeds by the fence side.
Understanding the expression
An old bull no longer roams recklessly but stays close and careful — like elders whose experience is worth heeding.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Grandpa nuh tek chances again — when bull ole, im feed a fence side.
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Traditional Jamaican proverb