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This expression is used to describe someone who tries to find a false sense of consolation or profit in a situation involving a significant loss. It highlights a foolish or cynical optimism where a person ignores a major tragedy nearby by focusing on a minor, irrelevant, or non-existent benefit far away.

This proverb is used to comment on irony or hypocritical situations where people judge others based on timing or status, even when they share a similar fate. It highlights that the first person to experience a situation or commit an act often gains a higher status or 'moral ground' compared to the second person who does the exact same thing.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is hired for a small task or holds a subordinate position oversteps their boundaries and demands authority, ownership, or a share in the profits. It highlights the audacity of a person who forgets their actual status and expects more than what they are entitled to.

This expression describes the behavior of narrow-minded or jealous people who, like frogs in a well, try to pull down anyone who attempts to climb up or succeed. It is used to characterize small-mindedness and the lack of a broader perspective or community support.

This proverb suggests that one should evaluate the situation or the person before making a commitment or offering hospitality. It emphasizes the importance of verifying facts or seeing the actual person/object before proceeding with subsequent actions, often used in contexts of marriage or business deals.

This expression refers to something that is inherently present but hidden until the right conditions or effort bring it out. Just as fire remains latent in wood until friction is applied, it is often used to describe how divinity exists within every being or how a hidden quality manifests when triggered.

This proverb is used to describe a person who, despite having a very minor or temporary role in a task or organization, tries to claim ownership, authority, or a large share of the profits. It highlights the audacity of someone overstepping their boundaries.

This proverb describes the plight of motherless children who are often neglected or mistreated by a stepmother or a new person entering the household. It is used to highlight situations where vulnerable individuals lose their protection and are left at the mercy of someone who may not care for their well-being.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone, in an attempt to escape a problem or find a better place, ends up in an even worse or more dangerous situation. It is similar to the English idiom 'out of the frying pan and into the fire.'

A young, inexperienced man ridiculing an elder one. It is better to learn to respect the elderly and experienced people, and, if possible, learn from their expertise gained over many years.