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This proverb is used to warn that giving too much liberty or being overly lenient with someone can lead to them becoming disrespectful or taking undue advantage of the situation. It describes a scenario where kindness is mistaken for weakness.

This expression refers to something that is useless or serves no purpose. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk, this phrase is used to describe people, objects, or efforts that exist but provide no benefit or value.

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This proverb describes a situation where excessive delay or focus on trivial preparations leads to a major disaster or missed opportunity. It is used to criticize people who are overly meticulous or slow when urgent action is required.

This expression is used to describe extreme ingratitude or backstabbing. It refers to a situation where someone receives vital help or nurturance from a benefactor and then proceeds to harm or betray that very person. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'to bite the hand that feeds you'.

This proverb is used to describe things that are particularly harsh, intense, or uncontrollable. Just as the sun feels much hotter and more piercing immediately after a cloud cover passes, it is traditionally suggested that a woman who has lost her husband's protection or social restraint might act with fierce independence or unchecked intensity. It is often used to remark on the stinging nature of a situation or a person's sharp behavior.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe people who use their age or seniority to pretend they are knowledgeable or wise, even when they are clearly ignorant. It highlights the irony of someone claiming that their advanced age is proof of their education or competence, despite showing no actual skill.

* Bha pueri senes.

This expression refers to things that are useless or serve no practical purpose, despite being part of the structure. Just as the fleshy appendages on a goat's neck or the growths on top of a palm tree produce no milk, this phrase is used to describe redundant features, useless efforts, or people in positions of authority who have no actual power or utility.

This proverb describes a person who consistently makes errors or acts wrongly, yet becomes defensive and angry when someone tries to correct them or give advice. It is used to highlight hypocrisy or an inability to accept constructive criticism.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one should perform their basic duty or complete a minimal task and then step away without worrying about the outcome or over-exerting themselves. It is often used when dealing with low-yield or insignificant matters where high effort isn't justified.

This expression refers to something that is useless, redundant, or serves no purpose. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk and have no function, this phrase is used to describe people or things that exist but provide no benefit or utility.