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This expression is used when someone suffers a physical or material loss but gains intellectual clarity, wisdom, or a valuable life lesson in return. It highlights the concept of compensation or finding a silver lining where a disadvantage is balanced by a newly acquired mental strength or maturity.

This expression compares the human mind to a restless dog that is constantly moving, wandering, and seeking distractions. It is used to describe the nature of a person who lacks focus, mental peace, or the ability to stay still in one place or on one task.

This expression is used sarcastically or ironically when someone tries to cover up their obvious mistakes or bad behavior by pretending to be concerned about their reputation. It originates from a folk story where a daughter-in-law behaves poorly and then asks if she deserves the bad name she is getting, highlighting hypocrisy.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of using the right approach or tools for a task. It suggests that success comes from following the natural and practical way of doing things, whereas arrogance, overthinking, or using the wrong methods will prevent even the smallest progress.

If someone is bold or disrespectful enough to abuse their own primary authority or loved ones (like a husband in traditional contexts), they certainly won't show mercy or respect to those of lesser status or relation. It is used to describe a person's consistent harsh temperament across all relationships.

This proverb is used to convey that when someone possesses the necessary skills or expertise to handle a task, the difficulty or scale of the challenge does not intimidate them. Expertise eliminates fear and makes complex problems seem manageable.

This proverb is used to emphasize that borrowed money or resources are not a permanent or reliable solution for immediate, basic needs. Just as one cannot rely on the uncertainty of getting a loan when they are starving, one should focus on self-reliance and earning their own living rather than depending on others for essential survival.

This proverb emphasizes that affection and friendship can achieve things that force or coercion cannot. You can convince someone to do something difficult or unpleasant (bitterness) out of love, but you cannot force them to accept even something beneficial (milk) against their will.

This proverb is used to warn that one must face the inevitable consequences of their dangerous or foolish actions. If you knowingly involve yourself in a volatile situation or bad company, you cannot complain when you get hurt.

This expression is used to signify that when the ultimate authority or the source of power (God/Boss/Master) refuses something, a subordinate or an intermediary cannot provide it. It highlights that if the primary person says no, there is no point in asking their assistants or underlings.