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Wha' is fuh yuh cyah be un-fuh yuh.

“What is for you cannot be un-for you.”

Whatever is destined to come to you will reach you, and nothing meant for you can be taken away.

— Traditional Trinidad & Tobago Wisdom, Trinidad & Tobago

Source: Traditional Trinidad & Tobago proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Trinidad & Tobago

One one cocoa full basket.

“One by one, the cocoa fills the basket.”

Small, steady contributions accumulate into something substantial over time.

Source: Traditional Trinidad & Tobago proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Cockroach have no right in fowl party.

“The cockroach has no business at the fowls' party.”

Those who overstep their place among people who do not welcome them will come to harm.

Source: Traditional Trinidad & Tobago proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Monkey know wha' tree to climb.

“The monkey knows which tree to climb.”

A cunning person knows exactly whom they can take advantage of.

Source: Traditional Trinidad & Tobago proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Play de fool to catch de wise.

“Play the fool to catch the wise.”

Sometimes feigning ignorance is the cleverest way to outwit someone smarter than you.

Source: Traditional Trinidad & Tobago proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Sweet mouth does bruk bone.

“A sweet mouth can break bones.”

Flattery and smooth talk can lead you into serious trouble if you are not careful.

Source: Traditional Trinidad & Tobago proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Every day eh Christmas.

“Every day is not Christmas.”

Good fortune and celebration do not last forever, so enjoy them while they come and prepare for ordinary days.

Source: Traditional Trinidad & Tobago proverb, public-domain oral tradition