Trini

Sometimes i get gifts and they find themselves buried.
but alas, trying to make amends, i recently acquired a book "The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago" (thanks!!!). My mom was born there and I have never been...at least not yet. The book was to remotely enlighten me. Flipping through the book, I didn't know where to start...or to start sharing. One section I thought was interesting was their "Language"....as interpreted by Bill Bryson.

Trini Expressions (pg 367)
"Man plans, God laughs" --> It doesn't matter what you plan to do, it never turns out that way.

"If you play with dog, you must get fleas" --> Hanging out with lowlifes will eventually rub off on you.

"Every bread have it cheese" --> Everyone, no matter how ugly, will find his or her matching partner.

"You've got size" --> You've put on weight.

"Yuh cyar play sailor an' fraid power" --> If you're going to be controversial you have to accept the consequences.