Fouye zo nan kalalou
Meaning
To pry, snoop, or ask questions in an attempt to uncover information.
It often refers to digging into someone's personal affairs or looking for details and problems that may not be obvious.
Translation: To pry or dig for information.
Literal Meaning: To dig for bones in okra.
Example 1
Mirlande dwe sispann fouye zo nan kalalou. M pa konn poukisa l ap plede mande ki kalite travay mwen fè.
Mirlande needs to stop nosing around. I don't know why she keeps asking what kind of work I do.
Example 2
Tanpri di misye pou l pa fouye zo nan kalalou. M pa gen okenn obligasyon pou m di l tout ti detay sou maryaj mwen.
Please tell him to stop prying into my personal affairs. I have no obligation to tell him every detail about my marriage.
Fun Facts
Okra pods are soft inside and do not contain bones. Therefore, searching for a bone inside okra creates an image of someone digging intensely for something unusual or difficult to find.
The expression often criticizes someone for asking too many questions or searching for information that is none of their business.
Depending on the context, it may also describe investigating or examining a subject in great detail.