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Stand on your feet

A phrase encouraging someone to be independent

Patois: Yuh haffi tan pon yuh foot when yuh a cook.
English: You have to stand on your feet when you cook.

Sage

A person known for their wisdom and insight

Patois: Di wise one always have di right words.
English: The sage always has the right words.

Locust fruit

A fruit with a strong odor but sweet taste

Patois: Stinkin’ toe weird but it taste good.
English: Locust fruit is weird but it tastes good.

Powerful person

Someone with a powerful presence or influence

Patois: When di thunda talk, everybody listen.
English: When the powerful person talks, everybody listens.

Roasted yam

Yam cooked over an open flame

Patois: Roast yam and saltfish a di best.
English: Roasted yam and saltfish is the best.