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This proverb warns about the consequences of greed or lack of patience. It suggests that trying to satisfy a desire through improper or unhealthy means (like eating spoiled food) will result in much greater suffering or loss (like falling ill and being unable to eat for days) than the initial hunger or desire itself.

This proverb is used to describe a mismatch in a couple's appearance, specifically when the husband is unattractive or uncouth while the wife is exceptionally beautiful and graceful. It highlights a stark contrast in personality or physical traits within a partnership.

This proverb is used to highlight that certain things have inherent limitations and can never replace the original or the ideal. Just as an onion's pungent smell can never match the fragrance of a jasmine, a temporary or illegitimate relationship cannot provide the status, stability, or respect of a legal marriage.

This proverb highlights that no amount of immense wealth or luxury can compensate for the agony of a severe illness. It emphasizes that health is the greatest wealth, and without it, even a billionaire's life feels like torture.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely sluggish, lazy, or motionless. It refers to the belief that a snake becomes slow and inactive after consuming soil/prey, and is used to mock someone's lack of energy or activity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone experiences a predictable misfortune or failure after deliberately ignoring the sound advice of well-wishers. It emphasizes self-inflicted consequences and the irony of regret after being warned. It is often used to express self-reproach or to point out someone's stubbornness.

This proverb warns against short-term pleasures or momentary lapses in discipline that lead to long-term suffering or consequences. It is commonly used to advise someone against risky behavior, unhealthy habits, or poor financial decisions that provide instant gratification but result in prolonged hardship.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes unnecessary excuses or complicates a simple matter. It refers to a doctor who, instead of admitting a patient is cured, gives a bizarre or irrelevant reason (like a nursing dog being present) to avoid providing further treatment or to cover up their lack of necessity.

This proverb describes a situation where someone seeks unnecessary or irrelevant help for a problem that is already resolved, or refers to someone who makes foolish, ill-timed inquiries in unsuitable places. It highlights redundant actions or the absurdity of looking for professional solutions in an environment where they are clearly unavailable or unneeded.

This proverb emphasizes the immense medicinal and health benefits of onions. Just as a mother provides care and nourishment to her child, the onion is said to provide health protection equivalent to the care of ten mothers. It is used to highlight the importance of including onions in one's diet for overall well-being.