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This expression is used to describe two people or things that are equally bad, useless, or mischievous. It implies that there is no difference between them as they are both 'two of a kind' or 'birds of a feather.' It is commonly used when comparing two people who are colluding in a wrong act or are equally incompetent.

This proverb suggests that the cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of a home are a direct reflection of the character, competence, and management skills of the person in charge of it. It is used to emphasize that true beauty or worth is seen in how one maintains their responsibilities and environment.

This proverb is used to describe a person who dislikes or finds fault with their own family or legitimate responsibilities but shows great enthusiasm and affection for outsiders or improper things. It highlights misplaced priorities and hypocrisy in one's behavior.

This expression is used to describe someone who appears calm, beautiful, or well-behaved while stationary or silent, but turns out to be aggressive, loud, or ill-mannered once they start acting or speaking. It is often used to warn that appearances can be deceptive.

This expression refers to unreliable, fictitious, or manipulated statistics and records. It compares fraudulent bookkeeping or arbitrary reporting to trying to count a flying flock of crows, which is impossible to verify and often based on guesswork or deception.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stubborn or inflexible in their reasoning. It refers to someone who makes an initial calculation or decision and refuses to change it, even when shown to be wrong or when circumstances change. It highlights a lack of logic or a 'one-track' mind.

This proverb highlights that in certain professions like agriculture or creative pursuits, if one becomes overly concerned with minute profit-and-loss calculations or potential risks from the start, they would never be able to complete the work. It is used to suggest that some tasks require hard work and faith rather than just mathematical skepticism, as over-analysis can lead to inaction or the realization that the effort exceeds the material gain.

This expression means that when a person gets deeply involved in accounting, financial details, or complex calculations, they often become mentally exhausted, confused, or even a bit eccentric. It is used to describe the mental strain and frustration that comes with managing intricate finances or dealing with stressful bookkeeping.

This expression describes acts of senseless mischief or malice that harm the public good without any benefit to the perpetrator. A 'Chali-pandiri' is a traditional shed where free drinking water is offered to travelers; destroying these pots represents an especially mean-spirited act of sabotage against a selfless service.

This proverb describes a person who makes grand, empty promises or displays excessive generosity in theory, but becomes extremely stingy and calculative when it comes to actual payment or specific details. It is used to mock hypocritical behavior where one talks big about giving away 'villages' for free but fusses over every single cent ('kāsu') during a real transaction.