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This expression describes a person who is extremely old or at the end of their life (one foot in the grave) but still possesses a strong desire or greed for material things or food. It is used to highlight the irony of having worldly attachments even when death is imminent.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is hired for a small task or holds a subordinate position oversteps their boundaries and demands authority, ownership, or a share in the profits. It highlights the audacity of a person who forgets their actual status and expects more than what they are entitled to.

This proverb is used to describe a person who, despite having a very minor or temporary role in a task or organization, tries to claim ownership, authority, or a large share of the profits. It highlights the audacity of someone overstepping their boundaries.

This expression is used to describe a sarcastic or impossible promise. It highlights a logical paradox where the condition for something to happen (staying alive until death) makes the outcome (marriage) impossible or redundant, often used to mock someone making empty or deceptive commitments.

This expression describes a situation where one is stuck in a dilemma or an 'in-between' state where they cannot find a way out or a resolution. It is used when a person is frustrated because they can neither commit to a difficult task nor abandon it completely, often feeling trapped by circumstances.

This proverb highlights indicators of decay or failure. In plants, turning black usually signifies rot or death. In humans, turning white (pale) often indicates illness, fear, or the loss of vitality. It is used to describe how different entities show signs of their decline in distinct ways.

This proverb describes people who don't know how to behave when given a position of honor or luxury. Instead of being graceful, they overact or behave foolishly due to excessive pride or lack of character, eventually causing their own downfall or making themselves look ridiculous.

This expression is used to describe a death or an event that goes unnoticed and unmourned by anyone. It highlights the insignificance of an individual's passing, suggesting that just as no one cries for a common crow, no one cares about the departure of a person who had no social standing or meaningful connections.

This expression is used to describe someone who eats excessively or constantly, often without any sense of timing or restraint. It implies that the person is always moving their hand to their mouth to eat, regardless of whether it is day or night.

This proverb describes an elderly or frail person who is very close to death (one foot in the grave) but still possesses a strong desire for worldly pleasures or food. It is used to highlight the irony of human greed or the will to live even in the final stages of life.