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This proverb implies that when someone handles a valuable resource or manages an organization, they will naturally benefit or gain some small advantage from it. Just as a measuring cup retains some oil after pouring, a person in a position of power or responsibility often acquires some residual benefits, either intended or incidental. It is often used to describe how people in charge of funds or assets rarely go unrewarded.

This proverb is used to describe a person who talks without logic or common sense. Since oxen are male and cannot give milk, claiming one gave milk shows total ignorance or a refusal to listen to facts. It highlights situations where someone provides an absurd answer to a simple premise.

This proverb describes a situation where one settles for a less-than-ideal or makeshift option because there are no other alternatives available. It is often used to comment on choosing someone or something as a last resort when the primary or better options are missing.

This expression is used to describe a person who talks big or holds an authoritative position but lacks basic knowledge or competency. A 'gidda' is a small unit of measurement; a merchant not knowing standard measures is ironic. It highlights the gap between one's self-importance and their actual ability.

This proverb is used to express that when someone has no support, family, or help in the world, God will protect and guide them. It is equivalent to the English sentiment that God helps those who are helpless or abandoned.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of agriculture and hard work. It suggests that if one prepares the land well (plowing), they will always have a means of survival and a secure future. It is used to highlight that labor is the foundation of sustenance.

This proverb emphasizes the value of self-reliance and ownership. It suggests that having a small amount of something that belongs to you is more reliable and beneficial than depending on a large amount that belongs to someone else. It is used to advise people to be content with what they own rather than looking at others' wealth.

This expression is used when someone tries to portray a situation of helplessness or lack of choice as a sign of strength, courage, or patience. It highlights the tendency to make a virtue out of necessity when there are no alternative options available.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme confusion, chaos, or being completely overwhelmed. It refers to a situation where someone is so disoriented that they cannot distinguish between different paths or directions, metaphorically suggesting that their world has been turned upside down or converged into a single point of confusion.

This proverb is used to convey that when a person is helpless, abandoned, or has no support system (orphans, the destitute, or the oppressed), the divine power or providence is their ultimate protector. It is often used to offer comfort in dire situations or to remind others that the helpless are under God's care.