Definitions of "Chicken merry, hawk deh near" (Jamaican Proverb)
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Chicken merry, hawk deh near
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English TranslationChicken is merry, a hawk is nearby
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DefinitionThis implies that every silver lining has its dark clouds. Even in the happiest time one must be watchful.
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Related WordsOne, one coco full basket , Mi cum yah fi drink milk, mi nuh cum yah fi count cow , Every hoe ha them stick a bush , Wah sweet nanny goat ago run him belly ,
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