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This proverb describes a situation where one person's growth or accumulation of wealth ultimately benefits someone else who controls or owns them. It is used to suggest that when a subordinate or an asset prospers, the ultimate gain goes to the master or the owner.

This expression emphasizes that solutions must be specific to the problem at hand to be effective. It is used to convey that generic efforts are useless unless they directly address the root cause or the specific requirements of a situation.

This proverb suggests that infatuation or reckless passion needs to be restrained with force (like a cattle rope), and a flirtatious person who crosses boundaries needs to be humbled or corrected with harsh treatment. It is used to imply that certain behaviors only stop when met with strict punishment.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It signifies that rainfall during the Ashlesha period (usually late July to early August) is extremely timely and vital for the prosperity of all crops, ultimately benefiting the entire community and economy.

This expression is used to signify that talented, successful, or helpful people are often the ones who face criticism, jealousy, or constant demands. Just as people throw stones at a tree only when it has fruit to offer, society often targets those who are productive or prominent.

This proverb is used to describe how things often seem more attractive or better from a distance than they actually are. It suggests that when you are far away from a situation or object, you don't see the flaws, challenges, or rough edges that become apparent only upon closer inspection or involvement.

This proverb highlights the inevitability of certain outcomes when an expert or a predator is in their element. It is used to describe situations where a calculated attack or a predetermined consequence is impossible to escape, emphasizing that once a professional or a force of nature commits to an action, success for them (and failure for the target) is certain.

This proverb implies that when a person in a position of high authority or power decides to cause harm or create trouble, they have endless means to do so. It is used to describe situations where someone powerful can easily punish or harass others at their whim.

This proverb is used to express that when one's luck is bad or when divine fate is against them, troubles and misfortunes come in quick succession from all directions. It is often used to lament a series of unexpected hardships or to suggest that one cannot escape destiny when it turns unfavorable.

Figuratively, it is an act of retaliation. Similar to “Tit for tat.”