If can, can. If no can, no can.

/IF can, CAN. If NO can, NO can./

If it works out, great. If not, oh well. The pidgin philosophy of life.

The whole local mindset in six words. Try your best. If you can do it, you can. If you can't, don't stress. No point fighting what's not happening. Some people say "if no can, no worry" — same energy.

Examples

  • If can, can. If no can, no can.
  • Try. If can, can.

Origin

Pidgin English

Alternate spellings

If can, can. If no can, no worry.

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