\"Ti lipie lor gro lipie\". This expression, which could literally be translated as \"Little foot on big foot\", means \"to relax\". Another way to say it is \"Kas enn poz ti lipie lor gro lipie,\" which also means to relax\/rest.<\/span><\/p><\/body><\/html>","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","id":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/expat-mag\/6254-creole-expression-lets-rest-ti-lipie-lor-gro-lipie.html"}}
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Creole expression: Let's rest "ti lipie lor gro lipie"
Here's this month's new Creole expression to better familiarize yourselves with the language and will allow you to better understand and communicate with Mauritians.
"Ti lipie lor gro lipie". This expression, which could literally be translated as "Little foot on big foot", means "to relax". Another way to say it is "Kas enn poz ti lipie lor gro lipie," which also means to relax/rest.
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