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This expression is used to describe someone who looks small, innocent, or harmless in appearance but possesses a surprising capacity for destruction or performs heavy, unexpected tasks. It is similar to the English proverb 'Don't judge a book by its cover,' but specifically focuses on hidden strength or deceptive capability.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a punishment, burden, or consequence is excessively heavy or disproportionate to the size or capacity of the subject. It signifies overkill or an overwhelming force applied to a relatively small target.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an untrustworthy or greedy person is placed in a position of authority over valuable resources. Just as a bandicoot would uncontrollably devour the grain it is supposed to be 'stored' with, a corrupt person will exploit the wealth or responsibility they are given for personal gain.

This proverb is used to explain that the inherent nature of a person cannot be changed, regardless of the environment you provide for them. It is specifically used when someone brings a person with bad intentions or habits into a safe space and expects them to behave well, only to be disappointed when they cause destruction.

This proverb is used to describe someone who appears small, innocent, or harmless but is actually capable of causing significant mischief or performing surprisingly large tasks. It is similar to the English expression 'looks can be deceiving' or 'small but mighty' (often in a negative context).

This proverb emphasizes the interdependence of community members. It suggests that when the overall community or the people around us prosper, even the less fortunate or those at the bottom of the ladder will receive some benefit or basic sustenance. It is used to highlight that collective prosperity benefits everyone.

This expression is used to describe someone who has found themselves in a situation of extreme abundance and is greedily exploiting it. Just as a bandicoot that enters a storage bin full of grain eats to its heart's content without any effort, it refers to a person enjoying wealth or resources that they didn't necessarily earn, often becoming lazy or over-indulgent.

This expression describes a person who lives in luxury or abundance without having to work for it. Just as a bandicoot lives under a grain store (gaade) and eats the fallen grain effortlessly, it refers to someone who secretly or comfortably exploits a resource for their own benefit.

This proverb highlights the natural human tendency toward nepotism or favoritism. It means that people are willing to tolerate mistakes, burdens, or losses caused by their own children or relatives, but will not show the same patience or forgiveness toward strangers for the same actions.

This expression describes a mischief-maker or a master manipulator who creates conflicts between people even when there is no reason for it. Since 'roasted bandicoots' are dead and cannot move, the phrase hyper-bolically refers to someone who is so devious that they can stir up trouble or create a rift even among inanimate objects or people who have no intention of fighting.