Meaning
Don't throw away what still has life or use left in it — and, more broadly, never say never. As long as a thing (or a relationship, or a situation) is 'not dead', don't 'dash it weh' (throw it away), because it may still recover or come back around. A caution against giving up too soon.
Examples
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Dem broke up but wha nuh dead nuh dash weh — dem might link back.
They broke up, but never say never — they might get back together.
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Keep di old radio; wha nuh dead nuh dash weh.
Keep the old radio; don't throw away what still has use.
Origin
A traditional proverb; what is not dead should not be thrown away. See [[low-di-ting]], [[soon-come]].
How it’s used
Don't give up on / discard what still has life; never say never. See [[low-di-ting]].