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This proverb highlights that borrowing things (especially ornaments or jewelry) for the sake of showing off only brings anxiety and a sense of burden, as one is constantly worried about their safety and eventual return. It is used to advise people to live within their means and be content with what they own.

This expression describes someone performing a completely useless, futile, or unproductive task. Just as brushing the teeth of a blind horse doesn't improve its sight or overall utility, it refers to wasting effort on something that yields no benefit or value.

This expression is used sarcastically to express strong skepticism about someone's boastful claims or unlikely promises. It implies that what the person is saying is as impossible as a tree growing and bearing fruit in the palm of a hand.

This proverb is used to convey that natural responsibilities or inherent duties are never a burden to those who possess them. Just as a deer does not feel the weight of its own horns, an individual finds the strength to carry their own specific roles or family responsibilities naturally.

This proverb highlights the consequences of poor habits and lack of responsibility. A person who consumes everything wastefully (a glutton) leaves nothing to sustain their livestock, and a person who is extremely lazy or stubborn (like a wooden block) cannot maintain a family or relationship because they fail to provide or cooperate. It is used to emphasize that sustainability and family life require discipline and effort.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where even if someone has lost their primary power or strength, their basic nature or instincts do not change. Just because a dog is old and toothless, it doesn't mean it won't try to attack or snap at prey. It implies that one should still be cautious of a person's inherent character regardless of their current weakened state.

This proverb describes the irony of life where opportunities or resources often come to those who cannot utilize them, while those who have the capability or desire lack the necessary means. It is used to express that life is rarely fair or perfectly balanced.

This expression is used to describe a period of collective misfortune or a series of calamities affecting a whole region or nation. It implies that when times are bad, hardships become widespread and inevitable, often used when discussing economic crises, natural disasters, or political instability.

This proverb is used to emphasize that responsibilities or symbols of honor and dignity are never perceived as a burden by those who value them. Just as a mustache is a symbol of pride and manhood that one carries gladly, essential duties or matters of honor should not be complained about as weight.

This expression is used to describe tasks—especially repairs or household chores—that keep surfacing one after another. It implies that once you start fixing things, new problems constantly appear, making the work never-ending.