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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 proverb means that the quality or extent of a result depends on the resources or effort invested. It is used to describe situations where you get exactly what you pay for, or where the outcome is limited by the budget or materials provided.

This proverb describes a situation where someone spends so much time on trivial preparations or grooming that the primary purpose or opportunity is lost. It is used to mock people who are excessively slow or focus on appearances while an emergency or an important event passes them by.

Procrastination on the part of a boaster to conceal his cowardice or ignorance.

This proverb highlights the consequences of being gullible or easily swayed by deceptive, flattering words. It is used to describe a situation where someone leaves behind their responsibilities or assets in pursuit of a false promise, only to return and find that they have lost everything they originally had.

This proverb is used to describe a sense of relief after a major, stressful task or responsibility is completed. It highlights the mental burden one carries until a significant event (like a wedding in the family) is successfully concluded, after which the person can finally find peace of mind.

This proverb implies that people often dislike hearing the blunt truth. If a person is brutally honest and points out facts as they are, they may face social rejection or hostility from their community, as society often prefers pleasant lies over harsh realities.

This expression emphasizes the importance of hard work and humility. It means that success or prosperity in a place will not come to those who are lazy or unwilling to perform physical labor (bend their backs). It is used to advise someone that they must work hard to settle or thrive in a new environment.

This expression is used to highlight symmetry, reciprocity, or mutual consequences in a relationship. It serves as a reminder that respect, effort, or hostility works both ways. If one person maintains a distance or an attitude, the other person is likely to do the same.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's reckless or uncontrolled actions lead to total chaos, where everything falls out of place or falls apart. It highlights how lack of discipline or excessive behavior results in losing one's dignity or organized state.

This expression is used to describe an extremely rapid or sudden loss, or a situation where something disappears or is destroyed in the blink of an eye. It highlights instability and the unpredictability of certain circumstances where even a brief moment of relaxation can lead to a total loss.