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This proverb suggests that while it is possible to cover up a physical hole or a specific fault, it is impossible to stop people from gossiping or talking about it. It is used to express that public opinion and rumors are beyond one's control.

This proverb is used to convey that while it is easy to contain or cover physical objects, it is impossible to stop people from gossiping or talking behind one's back. It suggests that one should ignore public criticism as there is no way to silence everyone.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone abandons a stable, abundant, or primary source of resources (the pond) in favor of a temporary, narrow, or unreliable source (the canal). It highlights poor decision-making where one trades a greater benefit for a lesser one.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes grand plans or claims without having any resources, foundation, or substance. It refers to the futility of trying to measure something (like cloth or space) when you have nothing to measure or nothing to measure it with, symbolizing empty talk or baseless actions.

This proverb is used to convey that it is impossible to stop people from gossiping or talking about others. No matter what you do, someone will always have something to say, so it is better to ignore the critics and move on with your work.

This proverb describes someone who gets so deeply involved or entangled in a situation that they never return to their original state or place. It is often used to refer to people who get caught up in distractions, addictions, or specific tasks to the point where they lose their original purpose or identity.

This expression describes a situation where something meant to be a resource or a blessing (like a water tank) becomes a source of destruction due to excess or lack of management. It is used to describe scenarios where an abundance of something leads to unintended negative consequences or when a protector turns into a destroyer.

This proverb highlights that natural bodily functions or inevitable outcomes cannot be suppressed by force. It is used in situations where someone tries to hide a major problem by controlling a minor symptom, or more broadly, to express that certain truths or natural processes will eventually find a way out regardless of attempts to contain them.

This expression describes a mutually beneficial or codependent relationship where two entities need each other to exist or fulfill their purpose. It is used to illustrate situations where both parties are equally dependent on one another, much like how a pond is just a pit without water, and water needs a container to stay gathered.

This expression describes a situation where someone performs a small act of charity or kindness by causing a massive, irreversible destruction or loss. It is used to criticize people who seek praise for superficial favors that were achieved through destructive means or by ruining a greater resource.