Liberian Slangs and Expressions

Implies that if you create a difficult situation for someone, you too have to deal with that situation

"You read" means getting/understanding something without saying much.
For example, I see a man dressed in his Sunday's best walking down the street and say, "you read?"

"Pomp it" means to match (wear the same or similar clothing) in Liberia. So if we have to pomp it, we will need to buy the same lappa to wear.

Revealing one thing can reveal more like opening Pandora's box

When two powerful entities fight, the little people suffer

Means you are on track or you mean business. Cooking with wood or fire cool is messy and a lot of work. Gas is cleaner and faster.