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This expression describes a situation where someone, driven by ego or a false sense of pride, takes on a burden or makes a decision that ultimately causes them great hardship or self-destruction. It is used when someone's stubbornness or anger leads to a self-inflicted problem.

This expression describes a person who is extremely manipulative, slippery, or cunning. It is used for someone who always has a counter-argument or a way to twist words to escape accountability, making it impossible to pin them down to a single point.

This proverb describes someone who is extremely cunning, manipulative, or versatile in making excuses. It refers to a person who can adapt their behavior or arguments to any situation just to get their way—if you try to catch them one way, they twist out of it; if you try another, they bind you instead.

This proverb describes a situation where a person, driven by excessive pride or an egoistic need to prove a point, takes on a burden that is self-destructive or unnecessary. It is used to criticize actions that cause more harm than good just to satisfy one's vanity.

This expression is used to highlight that addressing the symptoms or external factors (drying the pillows) won't solve an internal or more deep-rooted problem (the actual neck pain or underlying injury). It is often used when someone suggests a superficial or irrelevant solution to a serious problem.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is already in a difficult or tight situation but tries to take on additional, unnecessary burdens or responsibilities that make the situation impossible. It mocks people who lack the capacity to manage their basic needs yet aspire for grand, cumbersome status symbols or extra tasks.

This proverb is used to describe things that are useless or non-existent despite appearances. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk and the flowers of a fig tree are hidden/non-existent to the eye, certain efforts or people may appear to have potential but yield no practical result.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely manipulative, inconsistent, or shifty in their speech. It refers to someone who changes their story or logic constantly to suit their convenience, making it impossible to pin them down to a single fact or commitment.

This proverb highlights the versatility and utility of an object based on how it is developed or used. In a broader sense, it refers to how a person's potential or a situation's outcome depends on the direction it takes or the finishing touches provided.

This proverb refers to a situation where a solution or a device intended for help becomes a burden or a source of trouble. It describes an unnecessary or tightening complication in a process that should be simple, much like a rope intended for churning becoming a noose.