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This proverb is used to describe a person who lives in extreme poverty or humble conditions but has unrealistic, grandiose ambitions or speaks of luxury far beyond their reach. It highlights the disparity between one's reality and their fantasies.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is eccentric or stubborn, always choosing to go against the consensus or common path. It highlights non-conformity, often in a negative or frustrating sense, where one person acts contrary to everyone else in a group.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are competing in their eccentricities, mistakes, or exaggerations. It implies that if one person goes to one extreme, the other goes even further to outdo them, usually in a negative or ridiculous way.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone puts in an excessive or disproportionate amount of effort, decoration, or ceremony for something very simple or trivial. It highlights the absurdity of over-complicating a minor task.

This expression is used when someone cheats, deceives, or outsmarts their own mentor, teacher, or the person who helped them. It implies a betrayal of trust where the student/protege ends up causing a loss or embarrassment to their guide.

* Niemand sieht seine eigene Fehler.

This expression describes someone who is a complete novice or has only a very basic, elementary level of knowledge in a particular subject. It is used to indicate that a person is still at the beginning stages of learning.

This expression refers to 'destiny' or 'fate'. In Telugu culture, it is believed that Brahma writes a person's destiny on their forehead at birth, and it cannot be changed regardless of effort.

This expression is used to describe people who possess theoretical knowledge or have learned the basics (literacy) but lack practical application or proof of their abilities. It highlights the gap between superficial learning and meaningful results or execution.

This expression is used when a student or a subordinate tries to cheat or outsmart the very person who taught them or mentored them. It signifies an act of extreme betrayal, ingratitude, or cunning deception against a mentor.

This expression refers to a situation where two parties exchange places or switch roles, often resulting in both being out of their natural or comfortable element. It describes an unnecessary or mismatched swap where the change doesn't benefit either side, similar to 'the grass is always greener' mentality leading to poor decisions.