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This expression refers to a situation where a serious problem or a genuine mishap is mistaken for a joke or a prank because of the person involved. It is used when someone's past behavior (like constant joking) causes others to ignore their genuine cries for help, or when a situation is handled with lack of seriousness until it is too late.

This traditional proverb suggests being cautious of empty promises. It highlights that intentions or verbal commitments regarding a woman's arrival or a man's generosity are often unreliable until they actually manifest. It is used as a cautionary advice against blind faith in words alone.

This expression describes a situation where a single unpleasant element or unwanted person ruins an otherwise pure, good, or perfect situation. Just as a lizard falling into milk makes the entire container of milk unfit for consumption, this phrase is used when someone's presence or a specific event creates a sense of disgust or spoils the harmony of a gathering.

This proverb is used to mock someone who makes grand, dramatic threats (like committing suicide) but ends up doing something that actually makes them comfortable or benefits them. It highlights the gap between one's words and actions, often implying that the person wasn't serious about their original claim and was just looking for an excuse to indulge.

This proverb is used to describe a person who makes excuses for their laziness or inability to complete a task by blaming external circumstances or minor health issues. It highlights the tendency to set unrealistic conditions for success to mask a lack of genuine effort or inherent weakness.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect or fails to take a hint. It refers to someone who insists on attending an event or staying in a situation where they are clearly not welcome or have been explicitly disinvited, often by trying to justify their presence with superficial excuses.

This expression is used to mock someone who makes a dramatic scene or an empty threat out of laziness or a lack of will to face responsibilities. It highlights a situation where someone chooses an easy, albeit extreme, way out rather than putting in the effort to sustain their life or solve their problems.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to help a person in deep trouble results in a bigger disaster or misfortune for the helper themselves. It highlights ironical outcomes where the rescuer ends up in a worse position than the person needing help, or where a bad situation simply compounds into a comedy of errors.

This proverb warns against relying on verbal promises or superficial assurances regarding material gain or romantic interest. It suggests that people often make empty promises to please others or to get out of a situation, and one should only believe actions rather than words.

This proverb is used to describe someone who gets unnecessarily scared of an empty threat or a powerless person. It highlights the foolishness of panicking and causing one's own downfall when there was no real danger to begin with.