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This proverb describes a situation where someone is so desperate to sell an item that their aggressive persuasion makes it seem like they are actually the ones begging to buy it. It is used to mock people who are overly eager or desperate in their negotiations, thereby losing their leverage.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is skilled at business or profit-making but lacks the resilience or patience to handle failures, losses, or setbacks. It highlights that success is easy to enjoy, but managing the inevitable downsides of any endeavor requires a different kind of strength.

This proverb describes a situation where someone relies on a faulty, weak, or unreliable person or thing to complete a difficult task. It highlights the foolishness of placing one's trust in something that is certain to fail, leading to inevitable disaster.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone relies on an unreliable or untrustworthy person for support, only to be abandoned when they are needed most. It highlights the foolishness of trusting someone who has no real commitment to you, leading to inevitable disappointment and helplessness in a public or critical situation.

This expression is used to describe someone who is overly fastidious, pretends to be superiorly pious, or acts excessively sensitive about physical contact and purity. It is often used sarcastically to mock people who act 'holier-than-thou' or exhibit extreme 'touch-me-not' behavior.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme desperation or dire necessity where someone is forced to give up something incredibly precious or vital just to survive a crisis. It highlights a situation where there are no good choices left and one must make a heartbreaking sacrifice.

This expression describes a situation of extreme desperation where someone is forced to sacrifice their most precious possession or make a heart-wrenching decision due to dire circumstances. It is used when someone gives up something invaluable just to survive a temporary crisis.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and the danger of depending on unreliable sources. Relying on someone who owes you money (a debtor) to fund your shopping at a market is risky as they may fail to pay. Similarly, relying on a secret lover for protection or company at a public fair is unwise as their commitment is often unstable or hidden. It serves as a warning against putting one's trust in people who lack accountability or official obligation.

This proverb highlights the importance of trust and caution in trade and relationships. It suggests that if you trust someone, you can extend credit or give goods, but once a transaction or commitment is made based on that trust, one must ensure it is fulfilled (or sold) to maintain the integrity of the deal.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy or lacks foresight. Instead of working to earn a living, they slowly sell off their small household assets or savings one by one just to survive, eventually leaving themselves with nothing.