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This proverb is used to describe someone who claims to be reformed or cured of a problem but immediately suggests something equally absurd or foolish. It highlights a situation where there is no real improvement despite claims to the contrary, or when someone's inherent nature remains unchanged.

Used to describe a situation that is logically impossible, highly improbable, or a baseless allegation. Just as lice cannot live on a head without hair, this expression mocks claims or events that lack any foundation or sense.

This proverb describes an extreme case of ungratefulness or exploitation. It refers to a situation where someone takes everything a person has to offer and then humiliates them or leaves them with absolutely nothing. It is used to criticize those who benefit from someone's hospitality or help and then treat them cruelly or greedily.

This expression describes a situation where someone blames external factors or others for their own lack of skill or failure. It is similar to the English proverb: 'A bad workman always blames his tools.'

This proverb highlights the difference in status or priority between two people. It refers to how a royal person (Rayadu) wears a turban on their head, while a washerman (Chakali) wears a loincloth around their waist, though both may use similar cloth. It is used to describe situations where things are allocated according to one's status or where there is a clear hierarchy in importance.

This expression describes a situation where someone is insulted or criticized in a very polite, sophisticated, or subtle manner. It refers to a 'veiled attack' where the delivery is soft (the silk), but the impact or underlying message is harsh and humiliating (the slipper).

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes a request or demand that is redundant, obvious, or perfectly suited to the immediate need, often implying that what is being asked for is already essential or inevitable. It is frequently used when a person asks for something they are clearly entitled to or which is a natural fit for the context.

This proverb describes a person who tries to look dignified or grand by sacrificing basic necessities or essential integrity. It refers to someone who prioritizes outward appearance or status over fundamental needs, or someone who fixes a minor problem by creating a more embarrassing or critical one.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone solves one problem by creating another, or uses a resource meant for a fundamental necessity to satisfy a less critical need. It refers to poor planning or a makeshift solution that lacks common sense, as leaving the waist uncovered to cover the head is counterproductive.

This expression is used to describe excessive delays that render a result useless or irrelevant. It suggests that if a process takes too long, the original excitement, necessity, or even the ability to react (like being speechless from exhaustion or hunger) disappears by the time the goal is reached.