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Patois: Excuse me, bredda. Small up yuhself, mi need fi pass tru
English: Excuse me, brother. Make room, I need to pass through.
Patois: Excuse me, bredda. Small up yuhself, mi need fi pass tru
English: Excuse me, brother. Make room, I need to pass through.
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English: Make room so I can pass.
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