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This proverb highlights the inherent risks and inevitable consequences of certain dangerous professions or life choices. It suggests that when someone consistently involves themselves in high-risk activities (like war), a negative outcome is not a matter of 'if', but 'when'. It is used to caution people about the predictable end results of risky behavior.

This expression is used to indicate that even if an expert or a great person initiates a task, it doesn't guarantee completion or success without the necessary efforts, cooperation, or the fulfillment of other essential conditions. It highlights that the process is as important as the person leading it.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the incidental or secondary expenses far exceed the actual value of the main event or asset. It highlights poor financial planning or an absurd disproportion between the core purpose and the extravagant overheads.

This proverb emphasizes accountability and the relationship between responsibility and ownership. It suggests that if a person is unwilling to work or perform the duties associated with a role, they do not deserve the resources or benefits that come with it. It is used to criticize those who want the perks of a position without putting in the necessary effort.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone achieves their goal or gets what they want through shortcuts or informal hints, rendering official or traditional procedures (like a formal wedding) unnecessary. It reflects the idea that if the desired result is obtained easily, the formal effort or expense is often bypassed.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe someone who is extremely lazy or makes excuses to avoid work. It refers to a folk story where a lazy person claims a task was already completed long ago just to avoid being asked to do it now.

This expression describes a situation where someone brings along an unnecessary burden or a nuisance while trying to perform an important task. It refers to people who create their own obstacles or distractions that make a simple or celebratory event difficult for themselves and others.

This proverb is used to sarcastically remark that if one can get everything they want through shortcuts or unauthorized means, they will feel no need to follow traditional rules or responsibilities. It highlights the tendency of people to avoid formal commitments when they can reap benefits without them.

This proverb is used to describe a hypocritical or stingy person who offers useless or spoiled items to others as a form of charity or gift, rather than giving something of value. It highlights the tendency of some people to 'donate' only what they were going to throw away anyway.

Spurious benevolence. When Tom's pitcher is broken I shall get the sherds.

This proverb advises against extreme emotional swings and over-excitement. It questions the wisdom of becoming overly boastful or elated during success (a cubit) if one is going to fall into deep despair or humiliation (a fathom) later. It encourages maintaining equanimity and moderation in both success and failure.