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This proverb emphasizes the importance of maintaining family dignity and harmony. It suggests that one should treat guests (like the son-in-law) with great hospitality while keeping internal family matters or hardships private to protect the wife's (or the household's) reputation.

This proverb describes a person who is not only uncharitable or unhelpful but also behaves rudely or aggressively towards those seeking help. It is used to highlight a situation where instead of receiving expected hospitality or assistance, one receives harsh treatment.

This expression is used to describe a situation where showing excessive kindness or being overly generous to someone results in them taking advantage of you or causing you trouble. It suggests that misplaced pity can backfire and cause a headache or distress to the giver.

Darr is a whirring sound ; Ġurr is applied to acute or burning pain. Said by a man to another in whose friendship he puts no faith.

This expression is used to mock someone who tries to take credit for an outcome that happened purely by chance, or when an unskilled person's clumsy attempt at helping actually makes a situation look ridiculous. It highlights the irony of a poor job being 'completed' by something even more unsuitable.

This expression is used to describe people who make irresponsible statements, false promises, or inconsistent claims because the tongue is flexible and has no bone to restrain it. It highlights that talk is cheap and people can easily lie or change their words without consequence.

This proverb is used to emphasize that some things take their natural course and cannot be rushed. It suggests that being overly impatient or hyperactive doesn't necessarily speed up a process that requires a specific amount of time to complete.

This proverb highlights the importance of maintaining boundaries and limits. It suggests that while showing affection or giving support is good, over-indulging someone or giving them too much freedom/authority can lead to them becoming a burden or acting out of place. It is often used to warn against spoiling children or being overly lenient with subordinates.

This expression highlights the importance of a woman (wife/mother) in maintaining the harmony, prosperity, and happiness of a family. Just as a lamp dispels darkness, a virtuous woman is seen as the light that guides and sustains the household.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks a firm stance or individual principles, instead adapting their speech and behavior to please the people they are currently with. It can also refer to how someone's environment or upbringing heavily influences their dialect and opinions.

This proverb is used to describe how people can easily change their words, lie, or speak inconsistently because the tongue is flexible and lacks structural restraint. It is often a criticism of someone who makes false promises or shifts their stance conveniently.