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This expression is used to describe a person who behaves recklessly or carelessly because they have no personal stake or investment in a situation. It highlights the lack of responsibility one feels when dealing with someone else's property or efforts.

This proverb highlights that the outcome depends on the nature of the guide you follow. While a loyal companion (dog) leads you toward civilization and safety, a cunning or deceitful person (fox) will lead you toward ruin or danger. It is used as a warning to choose one's mentors and associates wisely.

This proverb means that the quality or extent of a result depends on the resources or effort invested. It is used to describe situations where you get exactly what you pay for, or where the outcome is limited by the budget or materials provided.

This expression is used to describe a person who is stingy, harsh, or negligent toward their own family and household, while being overly generous, helpful, or displaying a false sense of grandeur to outsiders and neighbors.

This proverb emphasizes that no matter how wealthy, talented, or powerful a person is, they still need external support or a foundation to remain stable. Just as a precious golden plate cannot stand upright without leaning against a wall, every individual needs the backing of family, friends, or society to succeed and maintain their position.

This proverb describes the extremes of luck or fortune. It refers to a person's current 'luck streak'—when someone is highly successful, even their smallest efforts (mud) yield great results (gold). Conversely, when someone is going through a period of extreme misfortune, even their most valuable assets or best efforts fail miserably.

This expression describes the volatility of luck or fortune. It refers to a situation where a person with bad luck can turn a valuable opportunity (gold) into a failure (mud), while a person with good luck or skill can turn even a worthless thing into something precious.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely precious, innocent, or fortunate. It is often used as a term of endearment for children or to refer to someone who brings prosperity and joy, similar to the English 'golden goose' but with a more affectionate and delicate connotation.

This expression refers to a hidden enemy or a traitor who is very close to you, posing a constant, immediate threat while pretending to be an ally. It is used to describe someone trustworthy who could betray you at any moment.

This proverb highlights a common irony in society where inanimate objects (like stone statues in temples) are adorned with immense wealth and jewelry, while living, breathing people of great virtue or talent (the 'golden' people) suffer in poverty or lack basic necessities. It is used to critique the unfair distribution of resources or the misplaced priorities of society.