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You go dey alright

[you go dey al-right]

phrase formal speech phrases

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. You will be okay
  2. This phrase is used to offer comfort to a person who is currently suffering or feeling discouraged, implying that their situation is temporary.
Examples

Do not worry about your job, you go dey alright.

Do not worry about your job, you will be okay.

Person A: "I'm feeling nervous about the presentation." Person B: "You go dey alright."

Pronunciationyou go dey al-right

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How it is usedUsed to reassure someone who is feeling down

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