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This proverb is used to mock people who pretend to be overworked or burdened when they are actually doing very little or carrying something weightless. It highlights the irony of those who complain about trivial efforts as if they were monumental tasks.

This expression is used to describe a person who interprets things in an extreme or overly simplistic manner, often skipping the nuances of a situation. It mocks someone who jumps to conclusions or uses crude logic to equate broad terms with specific outcomes.

This expression highlights the conflict between high moral standards and the harsh realities of life. It means that while one may wish to live by lofty principles (peaks), the basic needs or desperate circumstances of survival (necessities) often force a person to compromise those values and drag them down into difficult or immoral situations (abyss).

This proverb contrasts physical labor with strategic or steady placement. It suggests that someone who stays focused or 'sits' (often referring to a landowner or a steady worker) accumulates heaps of grain or wealth, whereas someone who wanders aimlessly or works without a plan faces hardships and troubles. It is used to highlight the rewards of stability versus the difficulties of being unsettled.

This proverb highlights the power of nepotism or having influential connections. It implies that if the person in charge is on your side, your position or status doesn't matter; you will still receive the best benefits or treatment. It is commonly used in political or professional contexts regarding favoritism.

This proverb describes a situation of circular reasoning or giving evasive, useless answers. It is used to mock someone who provides explanations that lead back to the starting point without providing any actual information or solving the problem.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to avoid a specific problem or danger, only to find themselves facing an even bigger problem or the exact same fate they were trying to escape. It is similar to the English expression 'Out of the frying pan into the fire.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person's troublesome actions or visits were already causing problems, and now their successor or children have arrived to make matters even worse. It signifies an escalation of nuisance or misfortune brought upon by a specific lineage or group.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who was hired or brought in to do a humble job ends up dominating the household or overstepping their boundaries. It refers to people who take undue advantage of the position given to them and start controlling the benefactor.

This expression is used to mock someone who pretends to have control over natural events or situations they have no power over. It describes a person's arrogance or foolishness in 'giving permission' for something that is already happening and is completely beyond their authority.