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This proverb is used to suggest that people with limited means or a small household should live within their boundaries and avoid unrealistic or extravagant ambitions. It emphasizes contentment and living a simple life proportional to one's small stature or resources.

This expression refers to endless, unrealistic, or extravagant demands that are difficult or impossible to fulfill. It is used to describe someone who keeps asking for more and more without any practical consideration or limit.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is willing to show extreme gratitude, humility, or even subservience as long as their objective or desire is met. It often implies a practical or opportunistic approach where the ends justify the means of showing excessive respect.

This proverb is used to describe an act of extreme ingratitude or an unfair, harsh reaction to a kind gesture. It refers to a situation where a person responds to someone's gentleness or favor with cruelty or hostility.

This expression refers to excessive, unrealistic, or unattainable desires. It is used to describe someone who asks for things far beyond their reach or merit, often compared to building castles in the air.

This proverb describes a situation where someone performs a deeply insulting or harmful act and then follows it with a mock gesture of respect or a superficial blessing. It is used to characterize hypocrisy or a deceptive attempt to cover up a grave insult with a hollow holy gesture.

This expression suggests that a new or growing desire, passion, or intention is impossible to conceal for long. Just as a growing sprout cannot be contained within a closed fist, one's true feelings or ambitions will eventually manifest and become visible to others.

This proverb suggests that dealing with stubborn, arrogant, or comfort-seeking individuals requires a subtle, tactical, or psychological approach rather than brute force. 'Soft sandal' symbolizes a firm but non-violent way of humbling someone or making them realize their mistakes without causing physical harm.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes a deliberate choice or takes a specific risk hoping for a great result, but ends up with a disappointing or defective outcome. It highlights the irony of a hand-picked path leading to failure.

This expression describes a hypocritical or manipulative behavior where someone publicly insults or humiliates another person but privately seeks their forgiveness or favor. It is used to point out the insincerity of someone who tries to make amends secretly after causing a major public offense.