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This proverb warns against the risks and anxieties of borrowing expensive items from others. It explains that while borrowed ornaments might make one look wealthy, they bring physical discomfort (burden), constant worry about their safety (hassle of handling), and a massive financial liability if something happens to them.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an accessory or a secondary element becomes larger, more expensive, or more burdensome than the main object itself. It highlights ironical imbalances, similar to the English expression 'the tail wagging the dog.'

This proverb describes a situation where someone's extreme delay or procrastination due to unnecessary perfectionism leads to a major loss. It is used to mock people who waste time on trivialities or personal preparation while a crisis is unfolding or an opportunity is slipping away.

This proverb is used to mock someone who lives in poverty or lacks basic necessities but puts on an act of being wealthy, sophisticated, or overly stylish. It highlights the contrast between their actual humble reality (eating rice bran) and their pretentious behavior (elegance/pride).

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is not directly affected by an event reacts more intensely or experiences more trouble than the person actually involved. It is used to mock people who display unnecessary empathy, overreact to others' problems, or take credit/pain for something they didn't do.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who tries to act wealthy or sophisticated (putting on airs) while living in extreme poverty or lacking basic necessities. It highlights the irony of pretentiousness when one's actual situation is humble.

This expression is used to describe someone who is new to a role, hobby, or status and shows excessive, often annoying enthusiasm or dedication because they haven't yet learned the limits or norms of that position. It is similar to the English concept of 'newfound zeal'.

This is a humorous and sarcastic expression used to describe someone who makes a grand entrance or promises big things but ultimately delivers nothing or has no substance. It is often used to mock someone's unnecessary hype or empty arrivals.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone experiences a loss, and that loss ends up benefiting someone else who is already associated with that trade or situation. It signifies that once something is lost or destroyed, it is of no use to the owner and becomes the gain of the service provider or a third party.

This expression is used to describe someone who gives a redundant, obvious, or meaningless answer to a simple question. It satirizes people who state the obvious as if they are providing significant information, or those who perform a task without achieving any real purpose or results.