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This expression is used sarcastically to question someone who is being unusually silent or refusing to speak. It implies that the person is acting as if speaking would cause them to lose something incredibly valuable, like pearls.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no logical connection between a cause and its effect, or when someone gives an irrelevant or illogical response to a situation. It highlights absurdity and a lack of correlation.

Applied to inappropriate actions or words.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action in one place leads to a disproportionate or unexpected consequence elsewhere. It often highlights the severity of an impact or characterizes a situation where someone is soundly defeated or humiliated in a way that affects them completely.

This expression is used to describe something happening in massive quantities or very rapidly. Just as trees shed their leaves heavily during the windy Ashadha month, this phrase illustrates a situation where people are losing jobs, dying in large numbers during a disaster, or falling down in quick succession.

This proverb highlights that certain things are inherently dangerous or have consequences regardless of our affection or ownership. It is used to caution someone that being close to or protecting a wrongdoer, even if they are a loved one or family member, will eventually result in harm to oneself.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the cause and the effect are completely unrelated or illogical. It highlights a scenario where a punishment or action is misdirected, or when someone gives an absurd excuse that defies common sense.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stubborn, unyielding, or remains unaffected by circumstances that influence everyone else. It signifies resilience or, in a negative sense, someone who refuses to budge or change their stance regardless of the pressure or situation around them.

This proverb warns against being overly affectionate or protective of something dangerous or harmful just because it belongs to you. It highlights that certain things have inherent risks regardless of ownership, and blind attachment can lead to self-inflicted harm or loss.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action taken in one place has a severe, unexpected, or disproportionate consequence elsewhere. It can also imply a person being so thoroughly beaten or defeated that the impact is felt throughout their entire body, or metaphorically, an action that leads to a surprising and painful result.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action taken in one place has an unexpected or disproportionate effect in a completely different area. It is often used to mock flawed logic, poor cause-and-effect reasoning, or when a punishment/consequence seems unrelated to the act.