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This proverb implies that someone who handles a valuable resource or manages a profitable task will inevitably gain some personal benefit or take a small share for themselves. It is often used to describe situations where people in positions of power or those handling finances take a 'cut' or benefit from the process.

This proverb emphasizes the dignity of labor and the necessity of hard work. It means that only when one works hard physically (moving the elbow/arm), can they afford to eat (moving the hand to the mouth). It is used to convey that effort is a prerequisite for sustenance.

This expression describes the act of causing total confusion or manipulating facts to make things unrecognizable. It is used when someone twists the truth, swaps identities, or complicates a simple situation to the point where the original context is lost. Often used to describe cunning or deceptive behavior.

This proverb is used to point out that even if a resource is plentiful, high-quality or luxury items will still remain expensive and rare. It highlights the inherent value of a commodity regardless of the surrounding environment or context.

This proverb is used to illustrate mutual dependency or a quid pro quo situation. It signifies that one action is contingent upon another, or that one person will cooperate only if the other party fulfills their part of the deal first. It is often used in business or social negotiations.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, due to their lack of common sense or foolishness, fails to complete a task or secure a significant opportunity and returns empty-handed. It highlights an act of incompetence where one misses the very purpose of their journey or effort.

This expression emphasizes the importance of hard work and action. It means that only when you put in the physical effort (moving your hands/forearm) will you get the momentum and results (the rest of the arm moving) needed to sustain yourself, typically referring to the act of working to earn a meal.

This expression describes a situation where someone exaggerates a small, insignificant thing or a minor achievement as something massive and grand. It can also refer to someone being utterly mistaken about the scale or nature of a situation.

This proverb is used to describe a person who behaves contrary to the general trend or logic of their surroundings. It highlights an ironic or defiant situation where someone claims or exhibits something high-end or beautiful (jasmine) while everyone else is dealing with something common or pungent (onions).

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person moves from one difficult situation only to end up in another similarly painful or problematic one. It represents a state of being stuck between two equally unpleasant outcomes or a minor accident leading to another clumsy moment.