Meaning
'Peacock hide him foot' — the peacock hides its feet. However proud, beautiful, or grand a person appears, they still have flaws they keep out of sight, the proverb observes: the peacock spreads its splendid tail for all to admire but conceals its plain, ugly feet. It is a shrewd reminder that no one is as perfect as they seem, that every fine show hides some shortcoming, and it gently punctures vanity and pretension by pointing to the humble faults beneath the dazzling display.
Examples
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Him look perfect, but peacock hide him foot.
He looks perfect, but everyone hides their flaws.
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Nuh fool by di glamour; peacock hide him foot.
Don't be fooled by the glamour; the finest still hide their faults.
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She proud a har looks but peacock hide him foot.
She's proud of her looks, but even the beautiful have what they hide.
Origin
From the peacock, which spreads its magnificent tail but is said to be ashamed of its unlovely feet — vanity on display, flaws tucked away.
How it’s used
A reminder that appearances deceive — even the proud and beautiful have hidden shortcomings.