The Eagle Has Landed: A Phrase in Trinidad and Tobago's Banking Culture ^{CEFR A2}

The phrase "the eagle has landed" became popular in Trinidad and Tobago. It is often used to celebrate getting paid. Every month, workers eagerly check their bank accounts for their salaries.

On social media, people share memes and creative images about this time. Some even make stickers with banks' logos and the eagle phrase. These posts bring joy and laughter to many.

However, not all banks transfer money quickly. Some employees joke about their bank being slow. They humorously change the phrase to show their disappointment when salaries are late. This expression has become a fun way to talk about payday.