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This proverb highlights the inherent risks and inevitable consequences of certain dangerous professions or life choices. It suggests that when someone consistently involves themselves in high-risk activities (like war), a negative outcome is not a matter of 'if', but 'when'. It is used to caution people about the predictable end results of risky behavior.

This proverb suggests that wealth hoarded by a greedy or miserly person, who refuses to spend it on themselves or for good causes, will eventually be taken away by others (like thieves) or wasted by circumstances. It emphasizes the futility of extreme hoarding.

This is a traditional proverb used to describe someone who attempts to seek luxuries, adornments, or pleasures that are considered inappropriate or unnecessary given their current somber situation or social standing. It highlights a sense of irony or mismatch between a person's circumstances and their desires.

This proverb is used to advise someone that humor, teasing, or flirting should be done at the right time and place. It suggests that even harmless fun can be inappropriate or offensive if the situation is serious or the timing is wrong.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect or has already lost their reputation and continues to act shamelessly without concern for social standing. It highlights a situation where someone, having already suffered a major embarrassment or failure, behaves as if nothing happened or tries to seek further social engagement despite their loss of dignity.

This proverb highlights the nuances of relationships and blood ties. It suggests that while people may hold certain titles or positions through marriage, they do not necessarily inherit the same biological significance or emotional depth as the original relative. It is often used to caution against expecting the same level of care or loyalty from relatives by marriage as one would from blood relatives.

This satirical proverb reflects the changing perceptions and initial excitement in successive marriages. It implies that while the first wife is treated as common or essential like a leafy vegetable, the second is seen as a sweet treat like a mango, and the third is viewed as even more exotic or special like a cashew fruit. It is often used to mock the fickle nature of men or the tendency to undervalue what one has initially.

This proverb describes a situation with an inevitable negative outcome. It is used to refer to someone whose fate is sealed or a project that is doomed to fail regardless of the temporary measures or locations changed. It emphasizes that certain losses or consequences are unavoidable due to the high-risk nature of the original action.

This proverb highlights the constant state of anxiety and uncertainty faced by those who rely on illegal or unethical activities. Just as a thief's wife lives in perpetual fear that her husband might be caught or killed at any moment, people involved in wrongdoing can never enjoy true peace of mind because the consequences of their actions are always looming.

This proverb describes a situation where a person is weak, foolish, or lacks the authority to protect their own interests or family. Because the husband is a fool, the neighbors or community members do not respect his boundaries and treat his wife with over-familiarity or lack of respect, taking undue liberties. It is used to highlight how a lack of personal strength or character leads to others taking advantage of one's household.