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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone sets out with a noble or high intention, but encounters an unexpected and disastrous setback. It highlights how bad luck or unforeseen obstacles can ruin even the most virtuous pursuits.

This expression describes a situation where someone is so focused on gaining extra benefits or profits that they risk losing their original investment or the base itself. It is used to caution against greed that leads to the loss of what one already has.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, in the pursuit of something minor or spiritual, ends up losing their common sense or something far more valuable. It highlights a loss of perspective or poor judgment during a specific endeavor.

This proverb highlights a period of extreme misfortune where any attempt to improve one's situation or seek help results in losing the little one already possesses. It is used to describe a streak of bad luck where every action leads to further loss or backfires unexpectedly.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to hide their shortcomings or losses by attributing them to a coincidental or dramatic event while trying to keep up appearances with others. It highlights the tendency to make excuses to save face in a social setting.

This proverb is used to warn against the dangers of being overly polite or hesitant (mohamatam). It suggests that if you cannot say 'no' firmly when needed and act only to please others or avoid awkwardness, you may end up facing disastrous consequences or carrying a heavy burden that was never yours to bear.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is already in a weak or precarious position foolishly walks into a territory full of their enemies or a place of certain danger. It is used to highlight the height of stupidity or an invitation to one's own downfall.

This proverb is used to mock someone who acts with extreme impatience or haste, only to end up with a result that is either ordinary or contrary to their expectations. It highlights that rushing doesn't guarantee a superior or desired outcome.

This proverb warns about the irreversible consequences of actions taken in a fit of rage. Just as a physical injury caused by temper cannot be instantly undone once one calms down, words spoken or decisions made in anger can cause permanent damage to relationships and reputation.

This proverb describes a situation where someone loses their existing possessions or status while greedily pursuing something they don't have. It is used to caution against unnecessary risks or greed that leads to the loss of one's current security.