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This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no progress or change despite effort or passage of time. It highlights stagnation, laziness, or a repetitive cycle where things remain exactly as they were initially. It is often used to mock someone who asks for status updates when no action has been taken to move things forward.

This expression is used to describe the segregation of people or things based on their quality, value, or character. It suggests that talented, virtuous, or high-quality entities naturally group together, while mediocre or useless ones form their own separate group. It is often used to comment on social circles or the classification of objects.

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This expression is used to describe a transition from a period of prosperity, ease, or high quality to a period of hardship, low quality, or difficult times. It signifies that the 'golden days' are over and one must now deal with inferior or challenging circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe relationships or objects that are inherently sharp or harsh by nature. It suggests that just as a knife's purpose is to cut and it cannot be blunt or soft, a mother-in-law (in traditional contexts) is expected to be strict or demanding, and one should not expect otherwise.

This expression emphasizes that the solution to a problem is often found at its source. It is used to advise someone to look for a lost item or resolve a failure by retracing their steps to the exact point where the mistake occurred or the item was lost.

This proverb emphasizes that solutions to a problem are often found at the very source of the mistake or where the issue originated. It encourages self-reflection and looking back at one's own errors rather than searching for answers elsewhere.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's formal commitments or physical presence are in one place, while their desires or thoughts are focused somewhere else. It is often used to refer to people who are physically present but mentally or emotionally preoccupied with something or someone else.

This expression emphasizes that problems should be solved at their source or root cause. It is used to advise someone to look for a solution or a lost object in the specific place or context where the mistake or loss originally occurred, rather than searching elsewhere in vain.

This proverb is used to illustrate that no one puts in extra effort or resources when the outcome doesn't require it or when the target is unworthy. It is used in contexts where someone is over-preparing for a simple task or when a person is showing unnecessary aggression/effort toward something that will eventually destroy the tool itself without any gain.

This expression suggests that forgiveness and mercy are most relevant and necessary precisely where a mistake or crime has occurred. It is used to advocate for a humane approach or empathy toward those who have erred, implying that justice should be tempered with grace.