Guyana Where and What 2023-2024 for website_compressed

Young boy and Agouti, Wichibai Ranch
by Luke McKenna
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Guyanese Proverbs
Monkey know which limb fuh
jump pun – People often know the
weaknesses and strengths of others.
As such, they would avoid getting
into confrontations with some people,
while encouraging it with others. To
put it simply, they know who they can
disrespect.
Can’t suck cane and blow whistle –
This is indeed an impossible task and
it speaks to the fact that when you are
focused on one activity, you should
not try to overextend yourself by
doing another at the same time. Know
what your limitations are.
Cow don’t know de use of it tail till
mosquito season – Too often, we
might not know a good thing until our
circumstances change and it becomes
necessary. It is basically a call to
appreciate what we have, throughout
the seasons.
Come see me and come live with
me is two different thing – Often
used in reference to romantic and
platonic relationships, this idiom
acknowledges that sometimes, the
perception of someone we visit
occasionally might drastically change
when we are living in the same space
as them.
Beef nah gat bone, dag nah gat
business – This is a very clever way to
basically tell someone to mind their
own business. If something does not
concern you, it is best that you don’t
concern yourself with it.
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