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This proverb describes a situation where someone is treated with total disregard or lack of respect because they are perceived as unimportant or overly familiar. It is used when hospitality is minimal or insulting, or when someone is given a useless or broken item instead of a proper one due to their low status in the eyes of the host.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is only a temporary guest or has a limited, immediate interest in something, and therefore should not worry about long-term or large-scale complexities that do not affect them. It is often a retort to someone who is interfering in matters beyond their scope or stay.

This expression is similar to 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' It implies that the consequences of one's actions—whether good or bad—will inevitably catch up to them, often sooner than expected. It is used to remind people that their current deeds determine their future outcomes.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where seeking help or engagement from someone in authority when idle results in being assigned a tedious, pointless, or unnecessary task. It suggests that it is sometimes better to be idle than to ask for work from those who will exploit your time with unproductive labor.

An 'Etam' is a traditional water-lifting device used in ancient irrigation. The singing associated with this rhythmic labor is unique and continuous. This expression is used to describe something that is incomparable, peerless, or an argument/statement so definitive that there is no possible rebuttal or equivalent response.

This expression is used to describe a lazy person who is always ready to consume resources or eat but avoids doing any physical work or taking responsibility. It is often used to criticize someone who is unproductive despite being well-fed.

This proverb highlights the power of external appearances or enhancements. Just as a layer of whitewash or paint can hide the cracks and age of an old wall, dressing up or using cosmetics can improve one's outward appearance regardless of age. It is often used to remark on how external decorations can temporarily mask underlying flaws or aging.

This proverb refers to the concept of 'Instant Karma'. It describes a situation where the consequences of one's actions (good or bad) follow almost immediately, without much delay. It implies that justice or results are delivered within the same lifetime or very quickly.

This expression highlights that everything has a specific element that gives it completeness and beauty. Just as the night is incomplete without the moon, a crop field is only truly beautiful and purposeful when it bears grain. It is often used to describe how certain attributes or outcomes define the true value of an entity.

This proverb suggests that if someone lacks a primary skill (like cooking in a traditional household context), they should at least possess a secondary survival skill or resourcefulness (like gathering food or managing wealth) to compensate. It is used to mock someone who is incompetent in basic duties but also fails to be useful in any other way.