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This proverb means that no matter how clever or successful someone is at hiding their wrongdoings or crimes for a long time, justice will eventually prevail and they will be caught. It is used to warn people that luck eventually runs out for those who consistently do wrong.

This proverb describes the act of showing ingratitude or being selfishly short-sighted. It refers to a person who uses someone's help or a specific resource to overcome a difficult situation and then immediately discards or destroys that source of help once their need is met, forgetting that they might need it again or that others might need it.

This proverb is used to discuss destiny and timing in a traditional household context. It suggests that the fortune (good or bad) of a family is often attributed to the timing of significant arrivals, such as acquiring livestock or a new daughter-in-law entering the home. It is frequently used when a family's luck changes immediately after a wedding.

This proverb is used to illustrate that things can only be found where they naturally belong. One should not expect to find something precious or different (like brass) in a place meant for something common or specific (like a clay kiln). It is often used to suggest that a person's nature or the quality of a product depends on its origin.

This expression is used to describe two people or things that are a perfect match for each other, especially in a sarcastic or negative sense. It implies that for every odd or flawed person, there is a similarly matched partner or counterpart. It is often used to describe couples who share the same eccentricities or negative traits, similar to the English idiom 'every pot has its lid.'

This expression is used to convey that common things are easily found, but precious or rare things (like talent, true value, or high-quality items) require more effort or luck. It implies that one shouldn't expect extraordinary results or valuable outcomes just because they have access to something basic or common.

This expression describes a person who displays extreme ingratitude or selfishness. It refers to someone who uses others' help or resources to overcome a difficult situation and then immediately discards or destroys those resources (or cuts ties with the helper) once their purpose is served, showing no regard for future needs or the kindness received.

This proverb emphasizes the interdependence of community members. It suggests that when the overall community or the people around us prosper, even the less fortunate or those at the bottom of the ladder will receive some benefit or basic sustenance. It is used to highlight that collective prosperity benefits everyone.

This proverb is used to comment on coincidences, specifically when a new arrival in a family (like a daughter-in-law) is blamed or credited for significant events (like the birth of livestock or changes in fortune) that happen shortly after. It highlights how people often link luck or misfortune to a person's entry into the household.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one incurs a significant loss while attempting to gain something small or perform a simple duty. It highlights how someone might lose their basic necessities or resources while pursuing an unnecessary or minor errand.