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This expression is used to describe a person who behaves recklessly or carelessly because they have no personal stake or investment in a situation. It highlights the lack of responsibility one feels when dealing with someone else's property or efforts.

This proverb is used to describe a mismatch or an incompatible pairing. Just as an ox and a buffalo have different temperaments, strengths, and speeds, making it impossible for them to plow a field effectively together, it refers to situations where two very different people or things are forced to work together, leading to chaos or inefficiency.

This expression is used to describe an action taken in advance to prevent someone or something from moving forward or causing trouble. It refers to the practice of tying the front legs of an animal to restrict its movement, figuratively implying a preemptive strike or a preventative measure to keep a situation under control.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is working hard or performing a duty, but the benefits or rewards are not meant for them personally. It implies that just as a bull is fed to work in the fields and not for its own growth or meat, some efforts are purely functional and don't result in personal gain for the individual doing the work.

This proverb highlights two things: first, that for someone who is hungry or in certain casual contexts, the ritual impurity of saliva-touched food is often ignored. Second, and more primarily, it serves as a social commentary that a person under the influence of alcohol loses their sense of social dignity and moral inhibition.

This proverb is used to describe a person who boasts or brags excessively about their wealth, status, or abilities, but in reality, possesses very little or lives in poverty. It highlights the contrast between high-sounding words and a lowly reality.

This proverb describes a state of total chaos or lawlessness. It is used when neither the supernatural forces (or those in power) act with wisdom, nor do the common people show any discipline or restraint, leading to a situation where there is no order.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of communication and social interaction. It suggests that if you do not speak or express yourself properly, you will not find a place for yourself in society or in a specific situation. It is often used to encourage people to speak up or to highlight that social status and inclusion are built through speech and reputation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the secondary consequences or the aftermath of an event are more troublesome than the main event itself. It specifically refers to how one might get wetter standing under a tree after it stops raining than they would have in the actual rain. Metaphorically, it applies to situations where subordinates or middlemen cause more trouble than the actual person in charge.

This proverb suggests that laws and regulations are often not applied to the powerful or influential. Just as the cattle of kings were exempt from being impounded for straying into others' fields, high-status individuals often escape punishment or consequences that common people would face.