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dawg nyam yuh suppa

proverb

/ˈdɑːɡ ˈɲam ˈjʌ ˈsʌpa/

English Definition

you'll be up the creek without a paddle; you'll be in a world of trouble.

Etymology

  • (Literally, “The dog will eat your dinner.”)

Examples

  • "Anytime, anyting good a gwaan fi yuh doan mek she know, else dawg nyam yuh suppa."

    Whenever things are going great for you, don't let her know. Otherwise, you'll be in a world of trouble.

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