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This proverb is used to describe a situation where a very small or insufficient resource is provided for a massive requirement. It highlights the inadequacy of a solution relative to the scale of the problem.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a total loss, or when something is completely hollow, empty, or useless despite appearances. It implies that everything has gone down the drain or that the entirety of a matter results in nothingness.

This proverb highlights social hypocrisy and double standards based on status. It suggests that the same action is interpreted differently depending on a person's wealth or power: an unusual behavior by a powerful person is given a sophisticated excuse, while the same behavior by a poor person is attributed to their misery or lack of choice.

This expression suggests that even the most powerful, wise, or influential men can be swayed, controlled, or weakened by their desire or affection for women. It is often used to remark on how romantic attraction or beauty can overcome logic and authority.

This proverb is used to describe the highs and lows of a livelihood or profession. Just as a farmer feels deep grief when a calf dies (a loss of future potential) but feels immense satisfaction when the cow gives milk (immediate reward), it signifies that every gain comes with its own set of risks and emotional burdens.

This proverb suggests that responsibilities, problems, or rewards are proportional to one's stature, status, or capacity. For example, a larger business faces bigger risks, or a person with a high income has higher expenses.

This expression is used to describe a situation of massive destruction, a major uproar, or a heated argument that results in chaos. It originates from the Ramayana, where Hanuman sets the city of Lanka on fire.

This proverb highlights the social dynamic that an overextended stay at one's parents' house after marriage leads to a loss of respect. It suggests that guests or married daughters are welcomed for short visits, but staying too long results in being treated with disregard or as a burden, similar to a domestic help.

This proverb suggests that the more wealth or possessions one acquires, the greater the associated risks, worries, or dangers. It is used to caution that prosperity often brings its own set of problems and vulnerabilities.

This expression suggests that even the most powerful, wise, or influential men can be swayed or weakened by their desire or love for a woman. It is often used to describe how human emotions and attractions can override logic or status.