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This expression means that when a difficulty or disaster is shared by many, it becomes easier to bear. It suggests that collective suffering reduces individual pain or that facing a challenge as a group provides a sense of solidarity and comfort, similar to the shared joy of a wedding.

This proverb is used when a situation is practically impossible even if the person in authority gives permission. It highlights a scenario where a task cannot be completed due to physical constraints or external circumstances, despite having the necessary approval.

This expression refers to precocity or someone who acts or talks with maturity beyond their actual age. It is often used to describe children who speak like adults or display premature wisdom, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation of being 'too smart for their own good.'

This proverb highlights the interdependence of agriculture and animal husbandry. It suggests that where there is dairy (cattle), a good harvest naturally follows, as they complement each other's success and provide a holistic livelihood for a farmer.

This proverb is used to describe the tendency of a person to blindly follow the crowd or conform to societal norms regardless of personal opinion or the correctness of the action. It implies going with the flow or following the majority to avoid standing out or facing conflict.

This is an old proverb reflecting historical social prejudices. It suggests that associating with certain groups (historically based on caste or occupation) might lead to complications or is unsuitable for one's status. In a modern context, it is used to caution against keeping company with people who have incompatible lifestyles or those who might cause trouble, though it is largely considered outdated due to its discriminatory roots.

This proverb highlights the volatility and risk associated with summer farming. Due to extreme heat or water scarcity, a standing crop that looks healthy can perish or be harvested in a single day, implying that its success is highly uncertain compared to other seasons.

This proverb describes a state of reaching a tipping point where a person becomes indifferent to further consequences because they have already experienced the worst. It is used to describe someone who has become thick-skinned or desensitized to a difficult situation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of hard work or a long waiting period results in a very small or temporary benefit. It emphasizes that despite extensive efforts, the outcome may be fleeting or insufficient.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, out of excessive grief or a specific state of mind, decides to shave their own head or perform a task themselves, rendering the professional (the barber) unnecessary. In a broader sense, it refers to someone taking matters into their own hands in an unconventional or desperate way, or a situation where the main person's presence/actions make others redundant.