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This proverb is used to describe someone who remains small-minded, greedy, or unimproved despite receiving abundant resources or opportunities. It highlights that an individual's basic nature or limitations do not change regardless of how much they consume or possess.

This proverb describes ultimate disappointment or the fruitlessness of high expectations. A parrot expects a silk-cotton (Burugu) fruit to be sweet and juicy, but when it ripens and bursts, only dry, inedible cotton remains. It is used when someone puts a lot of hope into something that appears promising but turns out to be useless or empty in the end.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a resource or quantity is completely inadequate for someone's huge appetite or vast requirements. Just as a small wood apple is insignificantly small for a giant elephant, it refers to something being 'like a drop in the ocean' or vanishing instantly without satisfying the need.

This proverb describes an occupational hazard or a situation where a person is affected by the very tools or materials they work with every day. It is used to point out that one often faces problems inherent to their own profession or lifestyle.

This proverb highlights the influence of timing and circumstances. It suggests that even the highest authority (the king) follows certain natural or routine patterns, such as resting or ending the day when nature signals it. It can also imply that every action has its appropriate time, or that small events can trigger larger outcomes.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in agriculture. It suggests that plowing the soil deeply is more beneficial for a good harvest than simply having a large flock of sheep graze or sit on the land for manure. It is used to highlight that thorough, hard work yields better results than superficial advantages.

This proverb describes a situation where an unqualified or mediocre person gains prominence or is treated as an expert simply because there are no truly competent people available. It is similar to the English expression 'In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.'

He is made much of.—The Saiyids are the high-born descendants of Husain, grandson of Muhammad. Miyân is a title. The cotton cleaners are 'mongrel Mussulmans.' (Brown). * Necessitas non habet legem.

This proverb is a warning against hiring people for tasks that are inherently temporary or inconsistent by nature on a fixed-salary basis. In the past, cotton cleaning was a piece-rate job; paying a fixed salary for it was seen as a waste of money because there wouldn't be enough continuous work to justify the expense, regardless of how cheap the wage seemed.

This proverb describes a situation where two people are communicating in a completely disjointed or nonsensical manner. It refers to a conversation where the first person says something meaningless or confusing, and the second person responds with something equally unrelated or absurd. It is used to mock interactions where there is a total lack of understanding or logical connection between participants.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something provided is completely insufficient or insignificant compared to the recipient's massive capacity or hunger. Just as a wood apple is a tiny snack that makes a hollow sound in an elephant's large mouth without satisfying it, a small contribution to a massive project or a tiny portion of food to a very hungry person is described using this phrase.