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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