Do you know what the proverb “Yuh nuh fi eat hat rice” means? Learn its meaning in our Jamaican Proverbs on “Anger.”

Yuh nuh fi eat hat rice.
TRANSLATION: Vou must not eat hot rice.
MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Never respond when you’re angry. Wait until you have calmed down.

Warn jackass before-ah yuh lick im.
TRANSLATION: Warn jackass before you hit him.
MEANINGS AND EXPLANATIONS: Let others know you’re angry about something before taking action.

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