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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone settles for a substitute or an alternative when the original or preferred choice is unavailable. It highlights the human tendency to find a replacement, sometimes even an inappropriate or simplified one, just to fill a void.

This expression is used to indicate that the result or output is directly proportional to the investment, effort, or resources put in. It is often used to tell someone that they get what they pay for, or that rewards are commensurate with the work performed.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to do something that is already their primary responsibility or natural duty. It implies that asking them is redundant because that is exactly what they are there for. It is often used to mock someone who acts as if they are doing a great favor by performing their basic duty.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe someone who, when they lack basic necessities, demands or expects high-end luxuries instead of seeking practical alternatives. It highlights the irony of having extravagant tastes or unrealistic expectations while being in a state of poverty or deprivation.

Said by an impertinent beggar when refused assistance by a stingy person.

This proverb is used to emphasize the distinction between a product and its creator, or the resource and the person who manages it. It suggests that while the essence of something (like the oil) remains the same, the individuals handling it (the oil-pressers) can have different characters, methods, or intentions.

This expression is used to describe a person who cannot keep a secret. Just as a tiny, slippery sesame seed is hard to keep still in the mouth, this person feels a restless urge to reveal any confidential information they hear to others immediately.

This expression describes the behavior of people who are inconsistent or opportunistic in their relationships. It refers to someone who treats you as a useful friend (small tool) when they need something, but acts sharp or hostile (sickle) when they don't, or someone whose stance changes drastically based on availability and convenience.

This expression is used to highlight the difference between an entity and the agent that processes it, or to show that while two things are intrinsically linked, the middleman or external factor is distinct. It is often used to describe situations where the source and result are essentially the same, yet someone else takes the credit or handles the transformation.

This is a popular idiom used to suggest that some people (stereotypically women, in the context of the proverb) cannot keep secrets for long. It implies that just as a tiny sesame seed wouldn't stay still or dissolve in the mouth, a secret will be blurted out quickly.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the primary person or the main requirement is not being met, yet a secondary person or a minor requirement demands something even more expensive or luxurious. It highlights misplaced priorities or unrealistic expectations from subordinates/dependents when the leader/main person is struggling.