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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is deeply hurt or offended by a direct, blunt, and painful remark or action. Just as a sharp prod causes immediate and intense pain to an ox, this phrase refers to words or deeds that strike a person at their most vulnerable or sensitive spot, causing significant emotional distress.

This expression is used to sarcastically question someone who acts as if they are uniquely important or as if a common situation applies only to them. It is often said to someone who wakes up very late or expects special treatment as if the day hasn't started for everyone else.

This expression means that people tend to demand more or place more expectations on someone who is helpful, hardworking, or generous. It is used to describe situations where a capable person is burdened with more tasks simply because they are reliable and don't refuse.

This expression is used to describe someone who is incredibly lucky or has survived a life-threatening situation against all odds. It implies that unless it is one's destined time to die, no amount of danger or misfortune can end their life.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is causing harm or criticizing others does not understand the suffering they are inflicting. It highlights a lack of empathy from a tormentor towards their victim. It is often applied when someone makes a bad situation worse for another person without any regard for their feelings.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb implying that certain physical traits (like 'chappi' or downward-curving horns) are reliable indicators of a strong and hardworking animal. In a broader sense, it suggests that quality and value are sometimes self-evident to those with experience, and one should choose what is proven to be reliable.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone whom you helped, nurtured, or supported ends up causing you harm or betraying you. It is similar to the English idiom 'to bite the hand that feeds you.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone uses your own resources, help, or trust to cause harm to you. It refers to being betrayed or inconvenienced by something or someone you previously supported or provided.

This proverb advises against underestimating a problem or an enemy simply because they appear small or insignificant. It emphasizes the importance of being fully prepared and using maximum caution to deal with a threat effectively, ensuring it is neutralized completely.

This expression describes a situation where a person who is already working hard or performing well is given even more work or pressure, while those who are idle are ignored. It is used to highlight the tendency to overburden the efficient.