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This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy or unproductive. It refers to someone who spends their entire time eating heavily and then sleeping soundly without doing any work or showing any responsibility.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a problem or a task initially appears to be massive and overwhelming (like a mountain), but is resolved very easily or disappears without much consequence (like thin mist or dew). It is often used to express relief after a major scare.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or a person that starts off looking very small, harmless, or insignificant but eventually grows into a massive problem or a heavy burden. It is often applied to small favors that turn into huge demands, or minor ailments that escalate into major health issues.

This expression is used to describe a situation or problem that initially appears massive, overwhelming, or extremely dangerous, but eventually resolves itself easily or disappears without causing any significant impact. It is similar to the English phrase 'much ado about nothing' or describes a threat that turns out to be harmless.

This expression describes a situation where something starts very small, subtle, or harmless but grows into something significantly larger, more intrusive, or difficult to handle. It is often used to refer to people who enter a space or a life modestly but eventually dominate or cause unexpected trouble, or problems that escalate from minor to major proportions.

This proverb emphasizes the dignity of labor and the reward of hard work. It suggests that one should work with extreme humility and diligence (like a servant) in order to eventually enjoy a life of luxury and comfort (like a master/lord). It is used to encourage someone to put in hard effort now for a better future.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something starts very small, modest, or harmless (like a tiny needle) but eventually grows into something large, intrusive, or problematic (like a thick bodkin/large needle). It is often used to refer to people who enter one's life humbly but end up becoming a major burden or dominating the space.

Even a formidable danger would be finally staved off, either through the good fortune of an individual or owing to the confidence and competence of the individual in facing the situation.

This proverb describes a hypocritical or clever action where someone pretends to sympathize with a person while simultaneously causing them harm or delivering a harsh punishment. It is used to describe situations where a person acts out of self-interest or discipline under the guise of concern.

This expression is used to describe a situation or problem that initially appeared to be massive, overwhelming, and insurmountable (like a mountain), but eventually resolved itself easily or vanished without much effort (like mist/dew melting away). It is often used to express relief after a major scare.

Said of a difficulty which appears great when distant but is easily overcome when grappled with.