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“Yuh 'fraid fi yeye, yuh neva nyam head.”
If you're afraid of the eye, you'll never eat the head.
What does “Yuh 'fraid fi yeye, yuh neva nyam head” mean?
Be bold and fearless; if fear holds you back, you'll miss out on the best things.
English translation
If you're afraid of the eye, you'll never eat the head.
Understanding the expression
Refers to eating a fish head — a delicacy — which you'll never enjoy if you're put off by its eyes.
When to use it: an illustrative example
Apply fi di job! Yuh 'fraid fi yeye, yuh neva nyam head.
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Encouragement
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Traditional Jamaican proverb