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This expression describes a situation where a task or ritual is performed purely for the sake of formality without any real impact, progress, or meaningful exchange. It is often used to mock someone who returns a favor or a debt immediately just to get it over with, or when something is given and taken back so quickly that the whole transaction becomes pointless.

This proverb describes a situation where two people are in a hurry to finish a task or a ritual without any genuine interest or sincerity. It is used when both parties are merely 'going through the motions' to get a job over with as quickly as possible, often resulting in a superficial or perfunctory outcome.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks ambition, sense, or direction, or a situation that leads nowhere. It suggests that since there is no progress or spiritual gain being made, one might as well remain in their current state or return to their original position. It is often used sarcastically to mock someone's uselessness or lack of growth.

This proverb describes a situation where someone performs a transaction or gives something, but then immediately starts calculating, inspecting, or being overly suspicious and meticulous about what they get in return. It implies a lack of trust or an obsessive nature in dealings, often used when someone tries to find faults or re-evaluate a deal that is already done.

This proverb refers to a person who is extremely stingy or stubborn in dealings. Instead of resolving a situation through mutual exchange or compromise, such a person makes things miserable for others through petty, annoying, or persistent troubles (symbolized by pinching). It is used to describe the suffocating nature of dealing with someone who lacks the spirit of cooperation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an exchange or transaction results in no net gain or change, essentially returning to the original state. It is often used to describe futile efforts or circular logic where one ends up exactly where they started.

This expression is used to highlight that charity or hospitality should be done out of genuine kindness rather than for spiritual rewards or out of fear of sin. It suggests that one's character and overall actions matter more than a single act of giving or refusing. It is often used to tell someone not to be too proud of their charity or too judgmental of others' lack thereof.

This proverb describes a social irony where resources or gifts tend to flow towards those who are already wealthy or powerful, rather than to those in need. It highlights that everyone seeks to please the rich, while the poor are often ignored or even forced to give up what little they have to those above them.

This proverb highlights human psychology and bias based on self-interest. It refers to a person who praises those who have given them something (even something small like a vegetable creeper or a palm leaf) while being critical or intolerant of those who have plenty but have not shared anything with them yet. It is used to describe how people's perceptions of others are often colored by the benefits they receive.

This expression emphasizes the importance of responding to kindness with kindness, rather than with hostility or ingratitude. It is used to suggest that if someone treats you gently or does you a favor (symbolized by butter), it is morally wrong to respond with harshness or harm (symbolized by a stone).