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This proverb is used to describe fair-weather friends or opportunistic people. Just as cranes leave a pond the moment the water vanishes, certain people will only stay with you as long as you have wealth, power, or resources. They will abandon you as soon as your 'pond' (prosperity) dries up.

This proverb is used to describe a person who displays ingratitude or makes baseless complaints despite receiving something good or beneficial. It refers to someone who is habitually dissatisfied or dishonest about their experiences, often finding fault even in the most pleasant circumstances.

This proverb highlights that not everything that appears beneficial is actually helpful. The shade of a date palm is too sparse to provide relief, and while a palmyra tree is tall and useful, it lacks the nurturing quality of a mother. It is used to describe things or people that are inadequate despite their outward appearance or status.

This proverb describes the human tendency to undervalue something or someone that is easily available or close at hand. Just as people often ignore the medicinal properties of a plant growing in their own backyard and seek treatment from far away, we often fail to recognize the talent, wisdom, or value of people we are familiar with.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an unworthy or inferior person is found in the company of noble, wise, or talented individuals. It highlights the stark contrast in character, grace, or intellect, suggesting that an out-of-place person stands out for the wrong reasons among those who are truly refined.

This proverb is used to mock someone who fails at a simple, basic task but makes grand claims about achieving something much more difficult or impossible. It highlights the gap between one's actual abilities and their unrealistic ambitions.

This expression is used to describe a hypocritical or deceitful person who speaks very sweetly and kindly to your face but harbors malicious intentions or plans to harm you behind your back. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'A wolf in sheep's clothing'.

This expression means that you can only help someone to a certain extent; ultimately, they must rely on their own effort and ability to succeed. It is used when someone expects constant external support without putting in their own work.

This proverb describes a hypocritical or deceitful person who speaks very sweetly and kindly to your face but secretly harbors ill intentions or plots to harm you. It is used to warn others about individuals who are 'sweet-talkers' but are actually treacherous.

This expression is used to describe a person who gives a foolish, illogical, or absurd excuse when caught red-handed. It highlights the tendency of people to make up desperate and silly justifications to cover up their mistakes or crimes even when the lie is obvious.