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Patois: Mi have bang belly, Mi ago try get fit fi di summer
English: I have a large stomach, I’m going to try and get fit for the summer
Patois: Mi have bang belly, Mi ago try get fit fi di summer
English: I have a large stomach, I’m going to try and get fit for the summer
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