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This expression is used to describe a life where the hardships and suffering outweigh the actual lifespan or the moments of peace. It conveys the sentiment that existence is filled with more misery than joy, often used when someone feels overwhelmed by continuous troubles.

This proverb suggests that in life, it is better to be at one extreme or the other rather than being stuck in the middle. It emphasizes that both a person with nothing to lose and a person with immense resources have a certain type of freedom or power, whereas those in the middle often face the most struggles and anxieties.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where, upon investigating a specific person's actions or background, the results are entirely predictable based on their profession or character. It implies that if you look into a messy or suspicious situation, the evidence found will be exactly what one would expect to find in such a context.

This proverb describes a situation where someone intentionally initiates a conflict by being unnecessarily rude or provocative. It is used when a person deliberately uses offensive language to spark a fight, even when there is no prior reason for an argument.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the secondary costs or side effects of a situation far exceed the primary cost or the original intent. It is often applied when the maintenance of an item costs more than the item itself, or when the complications of a task outweigh the task's actual value.

This expression is used to describe something that is highly unpredictable, inconsistent, or extremely versatile in nature. It refers to situations or entities that can fluctuate between extremes—being incredibly delicate or subtle at one moment and heavy or blunt the next. It is often used to describe the complexities of human nature or the unpredictable twists of fate.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone performs a grand or expensive action just for vanity or to show off, but instead of gaining prestige, they end up with a messy, troublesome, or useless result. It highlights the folly of prioritizing appearances over practical outcomes.

This expression is used to highlight a vast disparity or mismatch between two people, situations, or objects. It suggests that it is illogical or unfair to compare things that are fundamentally different in status, quality, or scale.

This proverb is used to describe someone who goes on a long, arduous journey or undertakes a significant task, only to return with something trivial, worthless, or useless. It highlights the irony of putting in great effort for a meaningless result.

Great labour and small results.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Nakshatras) and rainfall. It suggests that during the 'Hasta' rain season, there will be six parts of rain (heavy rainfall), whereas during the 'Chitta' season, there will be only three parts (moderate rainfall). It is used by farmers to predict water availability for their crops.