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This expression describes a situation where someone is arguing or talking with a person who doesn't respond or understand, or when an effort is completely futile. Just as arguing with an inanimate basket yields no response or result, it refers to pointless communication with a stubborn or unresponsive person.

This proverb is used to warn against relying on false hopes or deceptive appearances. Just as a swelling (goiter) on the neck cannot serve as a comfortable pillow despite its shape, a dream cannot be treated as reality. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between painful burdens and actual comforts, as well as between fantasy and facts.

This proverb describes a situation where someone asks for help or resources from another person who is even worse off than themselves. It highlights the absurdity of seeking assistance from someone who lacks even the most basic necessities or is in a state of absolute poverty.

This proverb highlights the endless nature of labor for certain professions. Just as a weaver's work is never done because people always need clothes, a manual laborer or servant is always in demand and must keep working to survive. It implies that their toil is perpetual and they are constantly kept busy by the needs of society.

This traditional proverb highlights the hierarchy and roles within an old-fashioned household. It suggests that just as the mother-in-law is the ultimate authority for a daughter-in-law, the husband acts as the primary provider or 'servant' of the family's needs. It is often used to describe domestic dynamics or to point out that everyone has a specific superior or role to fulfill.

This proverb highlights that certain professions or classes of people are indispensable and will always exist as long as society functions. Just as a weaver's skill is always needed for clothing and a laborer's work is essential for productivity, these roles (and the people in them) will always be present in the world, metaphorically 'never dying' out.

This proverb suggests that certain things in life cannot be forced or coerced. Just as a woman's affection must be genuine and voluntary to be meaningful, a poem must flow naturally from the heart of a poet rather than being manufactured or forced. It is used to emphasize that beauty, art, and love are only authentic when they occur spontaneously and willingly.

This expression emphasizes that true companionship and a husband's status are earned through love, mutual understanding, and emotional connection rather than through the mere ritual of marriage or tying a sacred thread. It is used to highlight that legal or ritualistic bonding is secondary to emotional compatibility.

This proverb describes a situation where two people are equally mismatched or have complementary flaws that lead to a dysfunctional or comical result. It is used to refer to a pairing where neither party can help the other's shortcomings, or when two incompetent people are brought together.

This expression is used to describe a stressful situation where a person works for a boss who is extremely restless, impatient, or hurried. It implies that the worker is constantly hounded or pressured because the person in charge lacks patience and expects everything to be done instantly.