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This expression describes a situation where a task or ritual is performed purely for the sake of formality without any real impact, progress, or meaningful exchange. It is often used to mock someone who returns a favor or a debt immediately just to get it over with, or when something is given and taken back so quickly that the whole transaction becomes pointless.

This proverb highlights contrasting lifestyles or work ethics. It describes someone who is always active, spontaneous, or ready to move instantly like a deer, versus someone who is lazy, sedentary, or falls asleep instantly wherever they land like a pig. It is often used to comment on someone's restless nature or their extreme laziness.

This expression is used to describe a forced, far-fetched, or imaginary connection between two unrelated things or people. It refers to an illogical attempt to establish a relationship where none naturally exists.

Kanuma is the third day of the Sankranti festival, traditionally dedicated to staying home with family and cattle. This proverb emphasizes the importance of resting and remaining at home on this specific day; it implies that if even a restless bird like a crow stays put, humans certainly should not undertake any journeys.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely frugal or cheap. It highlights a mindset where someone chooses the lowest possible option not out of necessity, but simply because there is nothing even cheaper available. It is often used to mock stinginess.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes excuses to avoid leaving or starting a task until they have eaten. It highlights people who prioritize food over their responsibilities or scheduled departures, often lingering for a meal while claiming they are about to leave.

This proverb emphasizes the essential quality that gives value or 'life' to certain things. It teaches that a word is only meaningful if it is true, a person's character is defined by their dignity and honor, and a document or letter only gains legal or formal validity through a signature.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely loud, talkative, or overbearing. It implies that in certain situations, people who shout the loudest or talk incessantly often end up dominating others or getting their way, regardless of whether they are right or wrong.

This expression is used to describe someone who acts impulsively or starts a task immediately without any prior planning, preparation, or deliberation. It refers to a person who is always in a hurry to get things moving the moment the thought strikes them.

This proverb highlights that certain things are most effective or beneficial when done at the right age or time. Just as one has the energy to cook well and the health to enjoy food in their youth, having children while young ensures that the parents are strong enough to raise them and will have their children's support while the parents are still relatively active.