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This is a traditional agricultural/weather proverb (sameta) used to predict rainfall. It suggests that if the sky turns reddish (a halo or sunset hue), rain is imminent. Metaphorically, it implies that certain external signs reliably indicate upcoming events or changes in a household.

This expression is used to describe a person who talks excessively or makes a lot of noise but accomplishes very little. It implies that those who boast or shout the loudest are often the least productive, similar to the English proverb 'Barking dogs seldom bite'.

This proverb highlights human nature and opportunism. It means that when a person or a place is in distress or poverty, no one comes forward to help or take responsibility. However, when there is wealth, prosperity, or success, many people swarm around to claim authority, friendship, or leadership.

This expression is used to describe a person who is so driven by intense desire, obsession, or a specific goal that they become completely fearless and indifferent to risks or social consequences. Much like an animal in heat ignores obstacles to find a mate, a determined person may ignore all warnings and dangers.

This expression is used to highlight the unnecessary use of excessive force or complex resources for a simple, trivial task. It suggests that one should use proportional effort and that using a 'sledgehammer to crack a nut' is foolish.

This expression is used to describe a person who talks incessantly, noisily, or harshly without pause. Just as a dry 'Gachhapoda' (fever nut bush) makes a rattling sound when the wind blows or when disturbed, this refers to someone who is talkative or argumentative in an annoying manner.

This expression is used to describe groups of people who gather without a real purpose or coordination, often characterized by noise and chaos. It refers to having a large number of followers or relatives who are unhelpful, disorganized, or purely opportunistic, much like a noisy flock of crows or a disruptive group of monkeys.

This proverb describes double standards and hypocrisy in judging actions based on who performs them. It is used when a person in authority or power excuses their own mistakes as trivial or unavoidable while magnifying the same mistakes made by subordinates or others.

This expression describes a person who remains neutral or indecisive, refusing to take a side in a conflict or a situation. Just as a cat sitting on top of a wall can jump down to either side at any moment, it refers to someone who is waiting to see which side will be more beneficial before committing.

It can jump down either side. Applied to an unprincipled, double-dealing person. Jack o' both sides.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone derives their strength, power, or confidence from an external source or a superior authority. It implies that a person is acting boldly not because of their own merit, but because of the support or backing they receive from someone more powerful.