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You dey try, no be lie.

[Yoo day trai, noh bee lai]

phrase compliments appreciation

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. You're really trying, no doubt about it.
Examples

You study hard every day, You dey try, no be lie.

You study hard every day, you are really trying, no doubt about it.

I see your work and You dey try, no be lie.

I see your work and you are really trying, no doubt about it.

PronunciationYoo day trai, noh bee lai

RomanizationYu dey trai, no be lai.

Registerinformal

How it is usedEncouraging someone who's making an effort.

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