Meaning
Whatever wrong or secret thing you do in private will eventually be exposed for all to see. Deeds done 'inna dark' — in secret — cannot stay hidden forever; the truth comes 'to light' in the end. A warning that hidden misdeeds, affairs, and schemes are always found out sooner or later.
Examples
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Dem tink nobody know, but what yuh do inna dark mus come to light.
They think nobody knows, but secret deeds always come out.
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Di truth reveal itself — what yuh do inna dark mus come to light.
The truth revealed itself — hidden things come to light.
Origin
A traditional proverb with biblical echoes; secret deeds are brought to light. See [[spit-in-di-sky]], [[lang-run-short-ketch]].
How it’s used
Hidden misdeeds are always exposed eventually. See [[spit-in-di-sky]], [[lang-run-short-ketch]].