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This proverb describes a situation where someone relies on a faulty, weak, or unreliable person or thing to complete a difficult task. It highlights the foolishness of placing one's trust in something that is certain to fail, leading to inevitable disaster.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone relies on an unreliable or untrustworthy person for support, only to be abandoned when they are needed most. It highlights the foolishness of trusting someone who has no real commitment to you, leading to inevitable disappointment and helplessness in a public or critical situation.

This proverb describes a situation where someone gives away something extremely valuable (pearls) in exchange for something trivial or of very little value (jujube fruits). It is used to point out a foolish trade, a lack of judgment, or wasting precious resources/talents on insignificant goals.

This expression is used to describe someone who leverages the fame, reputation, or hard work of their ancestors or superiors to gain personal profit or success without putting in any effort of their own.

This expression describes a situation of extreme desperation where someone is forced to sacrifice their most precious possession or make a heart-wrenching decision due to dire circumstances. It is used when someone gives up something invaluable just to survive a temporary crisis.

This proverb suggests that having a strong reputation, lineage, or a solid foundation allows one to succeed easily. In business or life, if you are associated with a well-known 'brand' or a respected family name, you can leverage that credibility to achieve your goals.

This proverb describes the foolishness of entering into a confrontation or conflict based on the support of someone who is weak, timid, or unreliable. In traditional contexts, weavers were often perceived as gentle and non-confrontational; hence, relying on them for a physical fight over land borders would inevitably lead to failure.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes a request or demand that is redundant, obvious, or perfectly suited to the immediate need, often implying that what is being asked for is already essential or inevitable. It is frequently used when a person asks for something they are clearly entitled to or which is a natural fit for the context.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy or lacks foresight. Instead of working to earn a living, they slowly sell off their small household assets or savings one by one just to survive, eventually leaving themselves with nothing.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one has to spend their own money or incur a personal loss even for something that should have been free, a service, or a public benefit. It signifies paying out of one's pocket for an experience or task that ends up being a burden rather than a reward.