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This proverb describes someone or something that is useless because they are never available when actually needed. It refers to a person who fails to show up both during important ceremonies (occasions) and during times of desperate need (hunger). It is used to point out the unreliability of a resource or person.

This expression is used to describe a situation where hard work and perseverance in seemingly barren or difficult circumstances lead to great rewards. It signifies that appearances can be deceptive, and with proper effort, even the most challenging land or situation can become highly productive.

This expression describes an extreme, 'all or nothing' attitude or a situation that results in either a grand celebration or complete ruin. It is often used to characterize people who are unpredictable and prone to overreacting—becoming overly generous when happy but destructive or hostile when they don't get their way.

This proverb highlights social double standards or how the same action is perceived differently depending on the status, age, or authority of the person performing it. It is often used to point out hypocrisy or how powerful people can justify their actions while others are judged for the same.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one problem leads to another, or when investigating a small issue reveals a much larger, more difficult problem. It is similar to the English concept of 'opening a can of worms' or 'pulling a thread' only to find a bigger mess.

This proverb highlights that sometimes those close to us can be more harmful or detrimental to our progress than strangers. It is often used to describe situations where family or friends cause difficulties, while unexpected help comes from outsiders.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is extremely demanding or fickle. It implies that if things go their way, they will celebrate (a wedding), but if they don't get what they want, they will create chaos or break relationships (crackers/explosions). It describes an 'all or nothing' or 'my way or the highway' attitude.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where multiple people are working at cross-purposes or interfering with each other's work. It highlights a lack of coordination where one person's actions are countered or complicated by another's unnecessary involvement, leading to inefficiency or failure.

This expression describes a situation where things go smoothly as long as a person's demands or conditions are met, but the moment they are denied, they cause chaos or break the relationship. It is used to characterize fickle or demanding people who create trouble when they don't get their way.

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This proverb is used to point out that minor obstacles or petty attempts to hinder a process cannot stop an inevitable or major event from occurring. Historically, it refers to a ritual where if someone tries to hide the groom's feet or shoes to delay the wedding, the ceremony will still proceed eventually.