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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who offers advice or solutions to everyone else's problems fails to manage or foresee their own misfortune. It highlights the irony of a person who acts as a guide or expert but cannot help themselves when they fall into trouble.

This expression describes a situation where a single unpleasant element or unwanted person ruins an otherwise pure, good, or perfect situation. Just as a lizard falling into milk makes the entire container of milk unfit for consumption, this phrase is used when someone's presence or a specific event creates a sense of disgust or spoils the harmony of a gathering.

This expression is used to question where a resource or money went when there is nothing to show for it. It highlights a situation where something has been consumed or spent, but the result is neither productive (like a calf growing) nor preserved (like milk stored in a pot). It is typically used when someone is unaccountable for losses or missing items.

This expression is used to describe a situation where effort or resources are being completely wasted on something that cannot be salvaged or retained. It refers to a futile action where despite continuous input, there is no result or progress because the foundation is fundamentally flawed or broken.

This proverb is used to describe a hypocritical or ironic situation where a person who gives advice or predictions to everyone else fails to manage their own life or falls into a predictable trap. It is similar to the English expression 'Physician, heal thyself.'

This expression is used to describe a cruel or senseless act of sabotage. A 'Chalipandiri' is a booth set up to provide free drinking water to thirsty travelers during summer; throwing stones into those pots breaks them and deprives people of water. It refers to someone causing unnecessary harm to a public good or a charitable cause.

This expression describes a situation where someone expects results or growth without any investment or sacrifice. It is used to mock people who want to keep their resources intact while expecting a great outcome, highlighting the impossibility of achieving something for nothing.

This expression is used to describe a person who is caught in a situation where they are being attacked or pressured from both sides. Just as a mouse trapped inside a double-headed drum gets beaten from both ends, it refers to someone suffering in a dilemma or being victimized by two opposing forces simultaneously.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people are hopelessly trapped or stuck in a difficult problem with no easy way to escape. Just as flies get their wings snagged in thorny branches and struggle to get out, it signifies being entangled in a complex or messy predicament.

This proverb is used to describe a hypocritical situation where a person who gives advice or predictions to others fails to avoid trouble themselves. It highlights the irony of someone who claims to know the future or the 'right way' but cannot manage their own simple affairs.