De Berry don' drop too far from de tree

This is saying that children can only emulate the behaviour and actitude exhibited by the parents so they cannot be blamed for their shortcomings. For example, if a child’s mother is loose, it is likely that that child will be loose as well.

Trouble don't set up like rain

You never know something bad will happen until it happens.

De sea en' got nuh back door

Going to the beach is a popular and well loved Barbadian pastime However, the old people always used to caution that one should be careful in the water. Once you get pulled out to sea there is almost no coming back alive.

Every bush is a man

Generally speaking you should be careful when speaking especially when talking about sensitive issues or gossiping since you never know who may be eavesdropping.

Talk does mek talk

If someone tries to provoke you it is best not to retaliate. Remember, it takes two to make a fight.

Wha mout seh, han' can' do

You should not boast about being able to do something that you really do not know how to do.

De more yuh peep, de less yuh see

It makes no sense prying into other people’s business. The more inquisitive you are, the less people will tell you.

Respect due to a dog

Everyone deserves respect regardless of their gender, race, religion or social class.

Fowl cock en got nuh right in bulldog fight

Basically this one is advising you to keep out of situations you cannot control or which do not concern you.

Dead man can' run from 'e coffin

Everyone has his or her own responsibilities and it is impossible to escape them.

It clean as a whistle

It is very clean, spotless.

Wha' got blood got feelings

It is easy to hurt a person’s feelings.

Water does run, but blood does clod

Family should look after each other. NB: It is like the saying "blood is thicker than water"

Hurry-hurry never done

When you do something in a hurry, you are sure to mess up and you will have to do it over until you get it right.