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This proverb describes a situation where someone is so desperate to sell an item that their aggressive persuasion makes it seem like they are actually the ones begging to buy it. It is used to mock people who are overly eager or desperate in their negotiations, thereby losing their leverage.

This proverb implies that someone who has the skill and effort to create or achieve something is certainly capable of enjoying its benefits or managing its outcomes. It is used to suggest that if a person can handle a difficult task, they can surely handle the simple result of that task.

This expression suggests that the level of one's defense or preparation should be proportional to the level of perceived threat or anxiety. It is used to advise someone to take adequate precautions based on the risks they foresee.

This expression is used to describe someone who prioritizes style, rhythm, or external appearances over the actual substance or truth of a matter. It often refers to people who focus more on making their speech sound catchy or poetic rather than ensuring it is accurate or meaningful.

This proverb describes a person who is shamelessly lazy or demanding. It refers to a situation where someone is asked to return an item or redo a task, but instead of complying, they demand even more favors or resources. It is used to mock those who try to profit further when they are actually at fault or being asked to fulfill a basic responsibility.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is so unnecessarily fussy, overly fastidious, or difficult to deal with that others eventually lose patience and tell them to manage their own affairs independently. It highlights how excessive stubbornness or peculiar habits can lead to isolation or being left to one's own devices.

This expression suggests that telling a lie requires weaving together multiple fabricated points to make it seem believable. It implies that lies are often inconsistent or fragile, much like a cloth made of many patches that might fall apart under scrutiny.

This proverb is used to mock people who pretend to be innocent or childlike long after they have grown up, or to describe parents who refuse to acknowledge their adult children's maturity, treating their obvious or foolish behavior as something special or cute.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone asks for helpful advice or a solution to a problem, but receives a suggestion that is destructive, harmful, or worsens the situation rather than solving it. It highlights the foolishness or malice of a bad advisor.

This expression describes a situation where there is no escape or safe outcome regardless of how one approaches a problem. It is used to describe a 'no-win' scenario or extreme danger where even the smallest stumble leads to total disaster. It highlights a state of being completely surrounded by peril or being in very shallow water but still drowning.