Bad ting neba gat owner.

“Bad things never have an owner.”

When something goes wrong, everyone is quick to deny responsibility.

Blood ticker dan urine.

“Blood is thicker than urine.”

A wry, earthier twist on "blood is thicker than water" — family ties still run deep, even said crudely.

If yu kyaan ketch Harry, ketch e shirt.

“If you can't catch Harry, catch his shirt.”

When you can't get everything you wanted, take whatever part of it you can.

Munkey si, munkey du.

“Monkey see, monkey do.”

People often copy what they observe others doing, for better or worse.

Small ax fall big tree.

“A small axe fells a big tree.”

Size or strength is not always the deciding factor — persistence and the right tool can overcome a much bigger obstacle.

Paarat eena cage but e mind deh da carn-piece.

“The parrot is in the cage, but its mind is in the cornfield.”

A person's thoughts often wander to what is forbidden or out of reach, no matter where their body is.