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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone waits for others to act or succeed before taking initiative themselves, or a situation where one's fate is tied to the general outcome of a group. It is often used to mock someone who lacks independent drive and simply follows the crowd's luck or progress.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's own success or progress is entirely dependent on another person's outcome. It reflects a state of helplessness or a wait-and-see approach, implying 'if it can happen for them, it will eventually happen for me too.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person who is supposed to be subordinate or younger ends up dominating or controlling the person who should be in charge. It highlights an ironic reversal of roles or a situation where someone finds a match for their stubbornness or authority.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is so unnecessarily fussy, overly fastidious, or difficult to deal with that others eventually lose patience and tell them to manage their own affairs independently. It highlights how excessive stubbornness or peculiar habits can lead to isolation or being left to one's own devices.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is already in a disadvantageous or miserable position makes a demand that further isolates them or worsens their situation. It highlights the irony of someone seeking independence or separation when they lack the resources or social standing to sustain it comfortably on their own.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely clever, cunning, or a 'know-it-all' who thinks they can outsmart anyone. It refers to a person who claims superiority over those who are already considered experts or authorities in a particular field, often used in a sarcastic tone to highlight someone's overconfidence or manipulative nature.

This proverb is used to mock someone who looks for any trivial or nonsensical excuse to break away from a joint family or a partnership. It describes a situation where a person uses a natural, insignificant occurrence (like a fingernail growing) as a justification for a major, unnecessary conflict or separation.

This proverb highlights that an unprotected or neglected space (physical or metaphorical) will eventually be occupied by negative forces or problems. The second part is often used as a satirical or cautionary remark about taking defensive measures or maintaining distance to avoid trouble when one feels vulnerable or unsupported.

This proverb is used to describe someone who looks for the silliest or most trivial excuse to break away from a group or family. It highlights how a natural and insignificant event (like a nail growing) is used as a pretext to create unnecessary conflict or separation.

This proverb describes a person who is secretly preparing for a separation or a split while pretending to be cooperative. It is used to describe someone who has ulterior motives or is making private arrangements (like hoarding resources) for an eventual departure or independent life, often under the guise of an everyday interaction.