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This expression describes a situation where all the hard work, discipline, or ritualistic effort put into a task goes to waste due to a small mistake or lack of focus. It is used when someone meticulously follows a process but fails at the final stage, rendering the entire effort useless.

This proverb is used to describe a situation that was already bad or problematic, which then became even worse or more complicated when someone tried to fix it. It highlights how poorly planned interventions can exacerbate an existing issue.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where all the hard work, meticulous effort, or ritualistic care put into a task goes completely to waste or is rendered useless due to a small mistake or an unfortunate turn of events. It implies that the sanctity or value of an endeavor has been lost.

This expression is used to describe a situation that was already bad or mediocre, which then became significantly worse due to additional hardships. It implies that when resources are already scarce or of poor quality, any further calamity makes the situation unbearable or impossible to manage.

Worse and worse.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is overly pampered or spoiled. It refers to a state where even the problems (diseases) are pleasant or luxurious, and the solutions (medicines) are sweet, implying that the individual is living in such comfort that they lack any real hardship or discipline.

This expression emphasizes that practical experience is the truest form of knowledge, more reliable than any book. It suggests that if one has wisdom through experience, their words gain the power and influence of sacred chants (mantras). It is used to highlight the importance of practical wisdom over theoretical learning.

This proverb describes a fickle or judgmental society that labels individuals based on their current actions or whatever role is convenient at the moment. It is often used to highlight how people change their perception or labels for someone based on the circumstances or the specific task being performed.

This proverb is used to highlight that certain tasks require specific strength, skills, or tools. It suggests that while smaller or less capable resources (goats) have their own value, they cannot replace the heavy-duty power of the right resource (oxen) for a demanding job. It is often used to criticize unrealistic expectations or the use of inadequate means for a large task.

This proverb suggests that certain conditions cannot be cured by medicine or external intervention. It refers to the agony caused by romantic longing (love-sickness) which is emotional in nature, and a lack of intelligence or common sense, which is considered an inherent trait that cannot be changed by drugs.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone expects extraordinary results or high rewards without putting in the necessary hard work or realistic effort. It highlights the irony of demanding a miracle while performing a trivial or mismatched action.