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This expression refers to performing a useless action or displaying brilliance in a place where there is no one to appreciate it. It is used to describe efforts that go to waste or talents that are showcased in an unworthy or empty environment.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a large family is living in a very small space. It highlights the struggles of overcrowding or managing extensive responsibilities with very limited resources.

This expression describes someone who talks a lot about hospitality or friendship but is unwilling to bear any actual responsibility or cost. It is used to mock people who enjoy socializing and giving advice at their own place but look for a free meal or a place to stay at someone else's expense when it matters.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a project, plan, or event fails at the very beginning or before it even gets started. Just as a newborn being struck by an illness (sandi) is a tragic start to life, this phrase highlights an immediate setback to a new venture.

This refers to one already spoilt spoiling all the others around. Generally, when one is in bad shape – especially, morally – one would spread one’s vice to others also. Such people should be avoided by all means.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a good thing becomes useless or ruined due to its association with a bad environment or flawed foundation. Just as pure water becomes undrinkable when it flows onto salty/barren land, a person's good qualities or a project's potential can be wasted if the surrounding circumstances are inherently defective.

This proverb is used to mock someone's extreme self-importance or vanity. It suggests that the world doesn't stop functioning or lose its value just because one individual is gone. It is often a retort to people who act as if they are indispensable.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who keeps all the benefits, profits, or good fortune for themselves while pushing all the burdens, troubles, or expenses onto others. It highlights a situation of extreme selfishness and unfair distribution of responsibilities.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where, upon closer inspection, something is found to be completely full of flaws or defects. It suggests that if you start looking for faults in a person or a system, you will find so many that it becomes impossible to fix or manage. It is similar to the English idea of something being 'riddled with holes' or 'beyond repair'.

Referring to a bed made of plaited rope. When a man wishes to find fault, he loses no opportunities. When love fails we espy all faults.

This proverb is used to convey that having something imperfect or partial is better than having nothing at all. It is similar to the English expression 'Half a loaf is better than no bread' or 'Something is better than nothing.'

Of two evils choose the least.