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This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person with malicious intent or a natural predator offers 'selfless' help to their prey. It warns against trusting someone who stands to benefit secretly from the very thing they are supposed to protect, highlighting hypocrisy and ulterior motives.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely selfish or opportunistic person who tries to find a small personal benefit even in a situation of great disaster or someone else's misery. It highlights a lack of empathy and a focus on trivial personal needs during a crisis.

This is a traditional folk saying that links a heavy mango harvest season (summer) with the prevalence of diseases like smallpox or heat-related ailments. It reflects the observation that the intense heat required for mangoes to ripen also creates an environment where contagious diseases spread more easily.

This traditional proverb suggests being cautious of empty promises. It highlights that intentions or verbal commitments regarding a woman's arrival or a man's generosity are often unreliable until they actually manifest. It is used as a cautionary advice against blind faith in words alone.

This expression is used to describe things that are starkly different or mutually exclusive. It signifies that the presence of one element (like moonlight) defines a specific state, while its absence (seeing only stars) defines the opposite. It is often used to characterize people's behavior or situational extremes.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone starts a task or a journey with a specific, often simple or solitary intention, but ends up involved in something much more complex, crowded, or messy than anticipated.

This expression is used to describe a situation where mutual interests, particularly regarding power or conflict, lead to an alliance. It suggests that once people recognize each other's strength or engage in a common struggle, they are more likely to form a cooperative bond or partnership.

This proverb warns against relying on verbal promises or superficial assurances regarding material gain or romantic interest. It suggests that people often make empty promises to please others or to get out of a situation, and one should only believe actions rather than words.

This proverb describes a situation where a person with bad intentions or a natural conflict of interest offers to help for free, only to exploit the situation for their own benefit. It warns against trusting someone whose inherent nature is to harm the very thing they are offering to protect.

This expression is used to describe a person who agrees with everything someone says, even if it is logically impossible or absurd, usually to avoid conflict, please someone, or out of pure sycophancy. It highlights a lack of independent thinking or honesty.