General
get salt
What does get salt mean?
To meet with misfortune, be frustrated or have things go wrong ('salt' = jinxed/unlucky).
"Every plan mi make dis week get salt."
Origin
Jamaican Patois idiom; 'salt' as a symbol of bad luck.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'get salt' mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means to meet with misfortune, be frustrated or have your plans go wrong — to be jinxed or unlucky.
Why does salt mean bad luck in Patois?
In Jamaican culture 'salt' is a symbol of bad luck or being jinxed, so 'get salt' means you've been struck by misfortune.
How do you use 'get salt' in a sentence?
Say 'Every plan mi make dis week get salt' to mean 'Everything I planned this week went wrong.'
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