Boer maak 'n plan
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South Africa
Added August 02, 2025
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An old Afrikaans proverb meaning "A farmer makes a plan." Widely quoted in English too, it extols South African resourcefulness – basically "we'll improvise a solution." It's said when someone finds a clever fix to a problem (especially with limited resources).
"Our power was out, but we rigged the generator with spare wire – as they say, 'n boer maak 'n plan," laughed Pieter, proud of their DIY solution."
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