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This expression means that when plants (or any tasks/resources) are overcrowded or excessive in number, they lack the space and nutrients to grow properly, eventually leading to failure. It is used to suggest that quantity does not guarantee quality or results, and that 'too much of a good thing' can be counterproductive.

This is an advisory saying often used to warn someone against repeating past mistakes or returning to a life of dishonesty. It emphasizes maintaining one's reputation and integrity within a community. In a broader sense, it means 'don't revert to your bad old ways and don't betray the trust of those around you'.

This proverb describes a situation where two people who are supposed to help each other are both equally incompetent, lazy, or incapable. It is often used to mock a partnership or a household where no work gets done because neither party has the strength or will to perform their duties.

This proverb highlights the importance of essential resources in a livelihood. Just as a household feels incomplete and lacks nutrition without dairy cattle, a farm cannot be productive without organic manure. It is used to describe situations where the fundamental elements required for success or prosperity are missing.

This proverb suggests that things which do not serve their purpose or are constantly causing trouble and friction should be abandoned. Just as an ill-fitting shoe causes pain with every step, a relationship without mutual understanding or discipline causes constant misery, and it is better to distance oneself from such sources of grief.

This proverb is used to describe something that does not fulfill its primary purpose or lacks the essential quality that makes it valuable or complete in a traditional context. It highlights the sense of incompleteness or futility in a situation.

This is a humorous and sarcastic proverb reflecting the traditional domestic tensions in joint families. It suggests that a daughter-in-law feels most peaceful and free when she is not under the supervision or restrictions of her in-laws, particularly the mother-in-law who historically held authority over the household.

This expression implies that the person who is actively involved in a task or has practical experience understands the intricacies and difficulties of that work better than an observer. It is used to highlight the value of hands-on experience and first-hand knowledge.

This proverb highlights things that are difficult to manage or live with. Just as a dislocated leg makes walking impossible and painful, a spouse who does not cooperate or is defiant makes leading a peaceful family life extremely difficult. It is used to describe situations where lack of coordination or disobedience leads to constant trouble.

This proverb describes a situation of utter helplessness or lack of utility. Just as a field with no nutrients cannot produce a crop and a weak cow cannot provide service or milk, it refers to things or people that lack the basic strength or resources required to be productive.