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This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy or unproductive. It refers to someone who spends their entire time eating heavily and then sleeping soundly without doing any work or showing any responsibility.

This expression emphasizes that laziness or lack of awareness leads to missed opportunities. It is used to caution someone that if they are inattentive or inactive, they will only benefit from what has already been secured, while further progress or rewards will pass them by.

This proverb is used to mock someone who blames their environment or circumstances for their own lack of skill or basic competence. In this context, a woman keeps leaving her husbands (marrying seven times) thinking her inability to cook/light the stove is their fault, rather than realizing she is the one who lacks the skill. It refers to people who switch jobs or relationships frequently instead of fixing their own shortcomings.

This proverb describes a situation where someone acts out of place or performs a private/respectful gesture in an inappropriate or public setting due to a misunderstanding or lack of common sense. It is used to mock people who do the right thing at the wrong time or place.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks the skill or will to complete a difficult task and instead makes excuses or performs unnecessary, superficial actions to appear busy or to delay the work. It is similar to the English idea of 'making a show of effort' while avoiding the actual labor.

This is a humorous and sarcastic proverb reflecting the traditional domestic tensions in joint families. It suggests that a daughter-in-law feels most peaceful and free when she is not under the supervision or restrictions of her in-laws, particularly the mother-in-law who historically held authority over the household.

This expression describes a situation where an action is completely futile or pointless because the recipient is unaware or unable to respond. It is used when someone seeks help or expresses gratitude to someone who is indifferent, incapable of understanding, or inattentive, rendering the effort wasted.

This expression is used to describe a person who appears very calm, innocent, or silent on the surface but possesses great depth, hidden strength, or potential danger. Just as a river looks still while having a powerful current underneath, it refers to someone whose true intentions or capabilities are not immediately visible.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks basic skills or competence, but attempts to 'help' or perform a task only to ruin it completely. It highlights how an incompetent person's intervention often makes a situation worse.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks the skill or knowledge to perform a task but still attempts it, only to end up ruining it completely. It highlights incompetence or a lack of basic common sense in a specific situation.