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This expression describes an 'all or nothing' lifestyle or a person who lives extravagantly when they have money but falls into extreme poverty as soon as it is gone. It is often used to refer to someone who doesn't save for the future or lacks a middle ground in their financial habits.

This proverb is used to describe a 'hit or miss' situation or a risky venture where there are only two extreme possibilities. It signifies a state of uncertainty where one will either get a quick, small result or a delayed, substantial one, often used when someone takes a gamble without being sure of the specific outcome.

* Aut Cæsar aut nullus.

This proverb is used to mock someone who makes an obvious or inevitable prediction that covers all possible outcomes. It describes a situation where a person states the obvious as if it were a profound insight, or takes a stance where they cannot be proven wrong because they have accounted for every alternative.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is prepared for two possible outcomes, often in farming or business. Castor plants grow in low rainfall, while pigeon peas need more rain. It signifies a win-win strategy or a fallback plan where regardless of the circumstances, there will be some form of harvest or benefit.

This expression is used to describe someone who is indecisive or a situation that lacks a firm commitment. It implies that a task will be done eventually, but without a specific or reliable timeline, often suggesting procrastination or a casual attitude toward deadlines.

This expression emphasizes that hard work is the fundamental key to success. It is used to motivate individuals by highlighting that rewards and results are only achieved through dedicated labor and perseverance.

This proverb describes someone with an extreme, 'all or nothing' lifestyle or fate. It highlights how a person is perceived based on their current circumstances: living in luxury when wealthy, living as a destitute wanderer when poor, and being venerated only after death.

This proverb is used to describe a 'win-win' situation or a situation where there are only two possible outcomes, both of which are acceptable or manageable. It highlights a state of being prepared for either of two specific results, often implying that even if the primary goal isn't met, the alternative is still useful.

This proverb highlights how social status and titles change based on one's wealth and circumstances. It reflects the transient nature of respect, where a person is called a lord (Nawab/Ameer) when wealthy, a beggar (Fakeer) when poor, and a saint (Peer/Veeru) only after death. It is used to comment on the superficiality of worldly status.

This expression is used to describe a 'do or die' situation or a definitive decision where there is no middle ground. It signifies a state of reaching a final outcome, whether it is success on the other side or staying where you are, but ending the state of uncertainty.