In English
“hog says the first water he finds he washes in”
Meaning
'Hog seh di foss wata him ketch, him wash' — the hog says the first water he comes upon, he washes in. Take the first good opportunity that comes your way rather than holding out for a better one that may never arrive, the proverb counsels: the pig, glad of any water in the dry heat, does not wait for a cleaner pool. It is practical advice against being over-choosy, teaching you to seize your chance while you have it, since a fair opening now beats a perfect one that never comes.
Examples
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Di offer good, so tek it now; hog seh di foss wata him ketch, him wash.
The offer is good, so take it now; seize the first opportunity that comes.
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Nuh wait fi perfect; hog seh di foss wata him ketch, him wash.
Don't wait for perfect; take the first good chance you get.
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Di work deh deh now — hog seh di foss wata him ketch, him wash.
The work is here now — grab the opportunity in front of you.
Origin
A hog image: a pig will wallow in the first water (or mud) it finds rather than search for cleaner — read as taking the first opportunity available.
How it’s used
Advice to act on the opportunity in front of you instead of waiting for something better.