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This expression refers to the envious nature of humans, where someone else's prosperity or success causes jealousy and sorrow in others. It is used to describe the phenomenon of 'Schadenfreude' in reverse or simply pure envy regarding a neighbor's or peer's good fortune.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person is officially in charge or holds a title, but another person is actually doing the talking, making the decisions, or exerting the influence. It highlights a disconnect between official authority and actual control.

This proverb refers to situations where the person who performs the hard work or takes the initiative is not the one who eventually reaps the benefits or rewards. It is often used to describe generational efforts, inherited wealth, or situations where one's labor benefits someone else entirely.

This expression refers to situations where the fruits of one person's hard work, labor, or wealth are enjoyed by someone else who did not put in the effort. It is often used to describe inheritance, unfair distribution of benefits, or when someone works tirelessly for the sake of others who take it for granted.

This expression describes a situation where one person does all the hard work while another person pretends to be involved or helpful by making unnecessary gestures or taking credit without putting in any actual effort. It is used to mock people who avoid labor but want to appear as if they are part of the process.

This proverb is used to describe someone who tries to show off or act proud despite being in a poor or humble situation. It mocks the act of displaying unnecessary arrogance when one's basic needs are barely met.

This proverb describes a situation where there is a total lack of coordination or cooperation between people. It is used when individuals work at cross-purposes or pull in opposite directions, making it impossible to achieve a common goal.

This expression is used to describe a person who avoids hard work while pretending to be busy or helpful. It highlights a situation where one person does all the labor while the other merely makes unnecessary gestures or stands by without contributing anything useful.

This proverb serves as a warning against litigation. It suggests that while two parties fight over a property (the cow) and waste their energy and resources holding onto it, the only person who truly benefits from the dispute is the lawyer, who extracts the profit (the milk) from both sides in the form of fees.

This proverb describes how different people have different intentions when a major event occurs. While some attend a celebration with good intentions to participate in the joy, others look for opportunities to exploit the situation for their own selfish or criminal gain. It is used to caution that one must be wary of opportunists during busy times.