The Kreol language is full of funky expressions. This week, we bring to you: 'Manz pistas get sinema'.
Literally, this expression means eating peanuts at the cinema. But no, it is not about the movies but rather paying attention to and enjoying a situation.
For example, if you're working on the streets and you stumble across a funky situation, you can say 'manz pistas get sinema'. In another words, enjoying watching a particular scene.
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