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This proverb refers to a situation where someone commits a mistake but expects to be forgiven easily with a simple apology or a gesture of respect (Dandam), rather than facing a formal punishment. It is often used when minor errors are dismissed without serious consequences due to the status or the simple nature of the person involved.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's unnecessary suspicions or over-thinking leads to nothing but their own confusion and a waste of time. It refers to a person who complicates a simple matter by being overly skeptical, eventually ending up in a state of mental muddle without reaching any logical conclusion.

This proverb highlights the diversity of human nature and preferences. It suggests that just as different people enjoy different flavors, every individual possesses their own unique way of thinking, personality traits, and opinions. It is used to explain why people disagree or have varying interests.

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This proverb is used to dismiss someone's significance or capability by comparing them to something of poor quality, like bread made from bran (chaff). It is typically used when a person of low status or limited skill attempts to do something beyond their reach, or when someone is being ignored as insignificant.

This expression highlights the extreme uncertainty and danger inherent in a sailor's profession. It suggests that their life is constantly at the mercy of nature's whims, implying that their existence is fragile and unpredictable, much like a storm at sea.

This expression emphasizes that verbal promises or oral accounts are not as reliable or legally binding as a single written document. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'The palest ink is better than the best memory' or 'Get it in writing.' It is used to stress the importance of documentation in business, legal matters, or personal agreements.

This proverb is used to describe temporary alliances or business partnerships that dissolve as soon as the immediate goal is achieved or the profit is distributed. It suggests that cooperation often lasts only until the final stage of a project, and warns that one shouldn't expect long-term commitment from such short-term arrangements.

This proverb describes the specific resource requirements of different animals based on their status and size. It is used metaphorically to explain that every individual or entity needs an environment or support system proportionate to their scale or nature to thrive.

This expression is used to emphasize the importance of consistent effort or adding a contribution to a collective or ongoing task. In the context of handloom weaving, it refers to the weights (stones) used to maintain tension; metaphorically, it means 'everyone should play their part' or 'keep the process going by doing your bit'.

This expression is used to describe a person who maintains a facade of great piety, discipline, or virtue, but eventually ruins their entire reputation or the merit of their hard work with a single significant moral lapse or mistake. It highlights the irony of someone who takes great pains to be seen as righteous, only to succumb to a major vice.