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This expression refers to the intense, often irrational jealousy or envy felt by a young person towards others. It is commonly used to describe the competitive nature or the 'evil eye' (disti) that arises from youth when they see others succeeding or possessing something they desire.

This expression is used to describe a person who appears strong, stubborn, or confident on the outside (the 'head') but lacks true substance, knowledge, or wealth on the inside (the 'stomach'). It can also refer to someone who is arrogant despite having no actual resources or merit.

This proverb is used to describe a person who tries to be generous or charitable using someone else's resources or property. It refers to a situation where someone takes credit for a donation or an act of kindness without actually spending their own money or making any personal sacrifice.

This proverb describes a situation where the core substance or the main characters remain the same, but the external appearance or the tools are changed to give a false impression of novelty. It is used to critique superficial changes that do not address the underlying reality, similar to the English expression 'Old wine in a new bottle.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a lot of noise, talk, or activity, but no actual progress or results are being achieved. It is similar to the English idiom 'All talk and no action'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person works very hard but receives a very poor or disappointing reward. Barige (a type of minor millet) was historically considered a crop of low value that was difficult to digest, thus yielding little satisfaction for the effort put into cultivation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something might be closely related to you or under your control, but the resources or assets they possess belong to someone else. It highlights the distinction between personal relationships and ownership of property, or a situation where one's authority is limited despite a close connection.

This proverb is used to describe a person who talks very affectionately and kindly but acts selfishly or cruelly when it comes to providing help or resources. It highlights the hypocrisy between one's sweet words and their stingy actions.

This expression refers to someone who appears physically strong, wealthy, or influential on the outside, but lacks actual substance, health, or resources on the inside. It is often used to describe people who maintain a grand facade despite being hollow or weak internally.

This expression emphasizes the importance of faith as a prerequisite for success. While faith alone without effort or action might not yield results, it is the foundational motivation required to start or sustain any task. It is used to explain that self-belief or confidence is the starting point for any achievement.