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This proverb highlights the irony of social status based on being caught. It is used to describe a situation where someone's reputation depends entirely on whether their dishonest actions are discovered. As long as their crimes are hidden, they are respected as a gentleman or 'Dora' (lord), but the moment they are caught, they are labeled a thief.

This expression describes a situation where a person loses their original possessions or status while unsuccessfully trying to gain something more. It is used to caution against excessive greed or poor decision-making that results in a total loss of both the old and the new.

This proverb is used to point out a lack of basic resources or means. It implies that if the speaker had even a small amount of what is being discussed, they would have managed to live a much better or settled life. It is often used as a sarcastic retort when someone suggests a solution that requires resources the person simply does not possess.

This proverb is used to describe hypocritical people who maintain a respectable image in society as long as their misdeeds remain hidden. It implies that many people are only considered 'honorable' or 'gentlemen' because they haven't been caught yet, highlighting that status often depends on the public eye rather than true character.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks common sense, social awareness, or the ability to distinguish between a favorable and an unfavorable situation. It mocks the absurdity of someone celebrating or participating in an event that is actually detrimental to them.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone claims to have no resources, preparations, or means, yet they are planning a major event or task. It highlights the contradiction between a lack of preparation and the magnitude of the upcoming responsibility, or it can refer to someone who keeps their plans secret while pretending to have nothing.

This expression is used to describe someone who pretends to be innocent, naive, or ignorant, but in reality, they are cunning enough to pursue their own interests or engage in inappropriate behavior. It highlights the hypocrisy of those who feign ignorance while acting cleverly for their own gain.

This proverb is used to describe people who only show concern, affection, or attention when they are in desperate need of help or in a crisis. It highlights a person's selfishness or convenience-based relationships, where they ignore someone until an emergency arises.

This proverb emphasizes absolute truth and intimacy. Just as a person internally knows when they are lying regardless of what they tell the world, a mother knows the true origin and character of her children better than anyone else. It is used to suggest that some facts are impossible to hide from those at the source.

This proverb is used to describe a person who ignores major, significant problems or opportunities (the elephant) and instead focuses all their attention on trivial, insignificant matters (the mosquitoes). It highlights a lack of priority and wasting effort on petty issues.