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This expression is used to describe a person who is eager to share the benefits or rewards but refuses to share the responsibilities or costs. It highlights a selfish attitude where one wants more than their fair share while avoiding any liability.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is benefiting from both sides or has alternatives in every direction. It characterizes a person who is clever enough to ensure they are at an advantage regardless of the circumstances, much like the quills of a porcupine that provide defense in all directions.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two different paths or choices lead to the same unfortunate result. It suggests that whether a problem is caused by nature (whirlpool) or man-made (moat), the consequence of being trapped or ruined remains identical.

This expression describes a person who looks extremely shocked, pale, or completely devastated after hearing sudden bad news or facing an unexpected disaster. It is used to characterize someone who appears dazed and lifeless due to a major setback.

This expression describes a person who lacks focus, loyalty, or a specific plan, and instead accepts or settles for the very first person or option they encounter. It is used to criticize someone's lack of discrimination, poor decision-making, or desperation in choosing alternatives.

This expression describes a situation where a person is perpetually busy or overwhelmed with responsibilities, often implying that despite long experience or tenure, the workload never diminishes. It is used to remark on someone who is constantly occupied with tasks and has no free time.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is set in their ways or too old/experienced to change their habits or character. Just as a tree that has already yielded ripe fruit is firm and cannot be easily molded or bent like a young sapling, an elderly or established person may find it difficult to adopt new behaviors or unlearn old ones.

This expression is used to describe how people tend to become arrogant, boastful, or dismissive of others' struggles once they are wealthy, successful, or have their basic needs comfortably met. It highlights the change in attitude that often comes with prosperity.

This expression means that people often judge something's quality based on its outward appearance. If a fruit has a blemish or a spot, people tend to assume it is rotten or of poor quality. It is used to describe how a person's reputation can be easily tarnished by a single mistake or flaw, leading others to disregard their positive qualities.

This proverb highlights the difference between minor and major calamities. It implies that people usually survive small setbacks (the awning), but a total collapse or major disaster (the house) is rarely something one can recover from. It is often used to emphasize the severity of a situation or the scale of risk involved.