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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gains fame or praise (vanna) for an achievement, but the physical struggle, hard work, or pain (swelling) they endured to get there remains their burden alone. It highlights that while the world sees the result, the individual alone carries the scars of the effort.

This proverb is used to emphasize that children usually inherit the traits, courage, or characteristics of their parents. It is often said when someone expects a person born to a strong or talented family to display the same greatness, suggesting that 'greatness begets greatness' or that one's lineage determines their nature.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely aggressive, fierce, or in a state of high tension. Just as a tigress is most protective and dangerous immediately after giving birth, this phrase characterizes someone who is dangerously irritable or ready to attack at the slightest provocation.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely timid or submissive at home (often toward a spouse or family) but displays great courage, authority, or intimidation when dealing with the outside world. It highlights the contrast between someone's private vulnerability and their public bravado.

This proverb is used to describe a person who behaves hypocritically or makes excuses to avoid doing something that they would normally enjoy or benefit from, often out of spite or to pretend they are disinterested.

This expression refers to something that looks attractive or promising on the outside but turns out to be useless, empty, or disappointing on the inside. It is used to describe deceptive appearances where the external beauty does not reflect the internal quality.

This proverb is used to describe how a person's perspective, bias, or preconceived notions influence how they perceive reality. Just as colored spectacles tint everything you see with that specific hue, your mindset or attitude dictates your interpretation of events or people.

This expression is used to describe someone who screams, yells, or talks excessively loud and incessantly, often in a piercing or annoying manner. It compares a person's noisy behavior to the high-pitched, painful bleating of a goat.

This proverb is used to describe the inherent nature, lineage, or capabilities of a person. It suggests that one's true character or potential is determined by their origin and cannot be changed, emphasizing that a strong person will remain strong and a weak person will remain weak regardless of the circumstances.

Cat after kind.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone whom you helped, nurtured, or supported ends up causing you harm or betraying you. It is similar to the English idiom 'to bite the hand that feeds you.'