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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone in power or authority makes a decision that negatively impacts a subordinate without consulting them, or when a person's consent is irrelevant to an inevitable outcome. It highlights the futility of expecting a victim's permission for their own exploitation or harm.

This proverb describes a state of extreme innocence or foolishness where a victim unknowingly trusts the very person who intends to harm or exploit them. It is used to caution someone who is being misled by a predator disguised as a friend or caretaker.

This expression is used to describe someone who talks incessantly or makes a lot of noise while performing a very simple or minor task. Just as picking curry leaves is a trivial job that doesn't require much effort, a person doing it and talking too much is seen as unnecessary or annoying.

This expression describes someone who causes harm or betrays others in a very subtle, smooth, and seemingly harmless manner. It refers to a person who acts like a friend or well-wisher on the surface but performs an act of extreme cruelty or treachery without making a scene.

This expression is used to describe a severe act of betrayal or backstabbing. It refers to a situation where someone gains another person's complete confidence and then uses that trust to cause them significant harm or ruin.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone betrays or harms another person in a smooth, deceptive, and slow manner without them realizing it immediately. It refers to a 'silent killer' approach or a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' scenario where treachery is hidden behind a gentle facade.

This expression means that only the person performing a task or enduring a struggle truly understands the difficulty or burden involved. It is used to suggest that outsiders should not judge or underestimate someone's hardship without experiencing it themselves.

This proverb warns against trusting individuals from professions historically associated with manipulation, cruelty, or deception. In this context: the 'writer' (clerk/accountant) could manipulate records, the 'butcher' deals in death/slaughter, and the 'toddy-tapper' could dilute drinks or manipulate measurements. It is generally used to advise caution when dealing with people whose livelihoods depend on cleverness or cold-heartedness.

Put a miller, a weaver, and a tailor in a bag and shake them, the first that comes out will be a thief.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is habitually cruel, deceitful, or malicious. It implies that a person with a wicked nature will never miss an opportunity to cause harm, just as a professional executioner or butcher never forgets his tool. It is often used as a warning to stay alert around untrustworthy individuals because their innate negative traits will eventually manifest.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an innocent or gullible person places their complete trust in someone who intends to harm or exploit them. It highlights the irony of victims being loyal to their oppressors due to ignorance or a lack of awareness.