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This proverb is used to mock people who return from a big city or a prestigious position and act superior or arrogant toward those who stayed in their hometown or humble roots. It highlights the empty vanity of someone who feels elevated by their environment despite their basic nature remaining the same.

This proverb describes a situation where things are done in an extremely disorganized, insufficient, or miserly manner. It is used to mock an event or arrangement that lacks generosity or proper planning, where instead of a fulfilling meal, guests are served tiny portions at long intervals.

This proverb is used to criticize people who make big plans or talk about massive undertakings while focusing only on the timing or superficial details without putting in the actual labor or having the resources. It highlights that planning (watching the clock) is useless without the actual execution (building the fort).

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is minding their own business and working productively is distracted or ruined by the foolish actions of another. It is used when a person's good progress is halted because they joined company with someone loud, lazy, or troublesome.

This proverb means that external appearance or the company of greatness does not change one's inherent nature or lack of intelligence. It is used to describe someone who lacks wisdom or refinement despite being in a prestigious position or possessing valuable resources.

This expression is used to describe a loud, chaotic, and senseless noise or a situation of utter confusion. It is often used to dismiss someone's shouting or an unorganized gathering as annoying and meaningless, much like the braying of a donkey.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has successfully survived a major crisis or a life-threatening ordeal. It originates from the relief felt after a difficult childbirth where both mother and child survive. It is commonly used when a high-stakes project is completed or a severe problem is resolved after much anxiety.

This proverb describes a situation where someone exercises small-scale, insignificant authority or interference in petty matters. It implies that such power is short-lived and lacks real substance or long-term impact.

This expression is used to describe a situation of extreme chaos, disorder, or a messy state of affairs. It often refers to something that is disorganized, nonsensical, or a noisy disturbance where nothing constructive is happening.

This proverb is used to describe a person who cannot change their inherent nature or lack of refinement, regardless of how much wealth, education, or luxury is bestowed upon them. It suggests that external appearances or decorations cannot hide one's true character or stupidity.