Meaning
You see a situation more clearly, and judge it better, from a distance than when you are caught up in the middle of it. Standing back ('tan far') gives you the fuller, truer view ('si good'). A proverb counselling detachment — keep some distance from a matter, or from people, to understand it properly and avoid being blinded by being too close.
Examples
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Mi nah get involve inna dem business — tan far, si good.
I'm not getting involved in their business — you see clearer from a distance.
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Step back an look pon it fresh; tan far, si good.
Step back and look at it afresh; distance gives clarity.
Origin
A traditional proverb; standing far off lets you see well. See [[cool-nuh]], [[low-di-ting]].
How it’s used
Distance/detachment gives a clearer, truer view. See [[cool-nuh]], [[low-di-ting]].