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This proverb is used to describe people who make a lot of noise, threats, or boasts but rarely follow through with action. It suggests that those who are truly dangerous or effective do not need to announce it loudly.

This expression refers to a person who is neither performing a task nor stepping aside to let someone else do it. It is used to describe a stubborn or obstructive person who occupies a position or resource without being productive, effectively blocking progress for everyone else.

This proverb suggests that while a snake's bite is a direct physical harm, the panic or loud screaming that follows can cause even more damage or ruin the situation. It is used to advise someone to stay calm during a crisis, as overreacting or creating a commotion can be more counterproductive than the problem itself.

This expression is used when a person's attempt to improve their situation or find an easier path leads to even harder work or more difficult circumstances. It describes an irony where an effort to find comfort results in greater hardship.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person that is stuck in a state of limbo, causing prolonged distress or inconvenience to others. It refers to a problem that doesn't get resolved but continues to linger, or a person who occupies a position without being productive, preventing others from taking over.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the person who performs the actual hard work is ignored or unrewarded, while someone who performs a minor or superficial task receives all the rewards and recognition. It highlights unfairness in distribution of benefits based on labor.

This proverb is used to describe a dilemma or a 'catch-22' situation where any decision made will result in displeasing one party or causing a problem. It reflects a state of being stuck between two difficult choices where you cannot satisfy everyone.

This expression is used to describe excessive, loud, or dramatic wailing that often seems exaggerated or insincere. It refers to a noisy, boisterous way of expressing grief or complaining, typically used in a derogatory or mocking sense to tell someone to stop making a scene.

This proverb highlights the inefficiency and loss associated with managing tasks or assets from a distance. Just as working as a laborer or farming land in a distant village involves high costs, travel time, and lack of direct supervision, the expenses and efforts end up consuming the person's resources ('eating them up') rather than providing a livelihood or profit ('you don't eat them'). It is used to advise against taking up ventures where one cannot exercise direct control or where overheads exceed returns.

This proverb emphasizes that practical common sense and street smarts are often more valuable than formal education or theoretical knowledge. It suggests that real-world experience teaches things that books cannot.