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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a completely useless or harmful action and then tries to follow it up with something normal or helpful to cover it up. It signifies a futile attempt to rectify a foolish mistake or refers to an action that yields no benefit despite the effort.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely sluggish, inactive, or lying motionless. It is often applied to people who are lazy or those who are resting heavily after overeating, based on the folk belief that a snake becomes immobile after consuming soil.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely lethargic, motionless, or silent. It originates from the observation that a snake becomes slow and inactive after consuming a heavy meal (metaphorically referred to as soil), and it is often applied to people who are unresponsive or dull in a particular situation.

This expression highlights that even a simple or poor meal (represented by the common sour leaf Gongura) eaten at one's own home/birthplace is far more satisfying and comforting than a rich feast (represented by the sweet Kheer) served at an unfamiliar or foreign place. It emphasizes the value of belonging, freedom, and the emotional comfort of home over material luxury elsewhere.

This proverb highlights that some experiences leave an indelible mark on a person's memory. It specifically refers to acts of extreme kindness (giving food to the hungry) and acts of extreme humiliation or physical pain (getting beaten). Both the person who was helped in their time of need and the person who was wronged/punished will remember those moments forever.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely sluggish, lazy, or motionless. It refers to the belief that a snake becomes slow and inactive after consuming soil/prey, and is used to mock someone's lack of energy or activity.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone hypocritically tries to equate a major transgression with a minor or harmless act. It highlights a person's clever but unfair way of shifting blame or normalizing their own small gains while others face the consequences of serious mistakes. It is often used to mock someone who tries to share 'blame' in a way that actually benefits them.

This proverb is used to describe a person with an insatiable appetite or a bottomless pit for a stomach. It refers to a situation where no matter how much someone is given or how much they consume, they act as if they have received nothing at all or remain unsatisfied.

This expression refers to a hidden or imminent danger that is very close to a person, often without them realizing it. It is used to describe a precarious situation where a threat exists in one's immediate or most trusted environment.

This proverb highlights how human memory is deeply impacted by both kindness and suffering. A person will always remember the one who helped them during hunger (gratitude), just as someone will never forget the person who caused them physical or emotional pain (resentment).