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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone accidentally or unexpectedly gains a huge benefit or encounters a great opportunity. It is similar to the English idiom 'to strike gold' or 'a stroke of luck', usually implying that the person got lucky without much effort.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone abandons a stable, abundant, or primary source of resources (the pond) in favor of a temporary, narrow, or unreliable source (the canal). It highlights poor decision-making where one trades a greater benefit for a lesser one.

This proverb highlights two things that are always ready or desirable. A 'washed mouth' refers to a clean mouth ready to eat, and an 'asking child' refers to a child who is curious, expressive, or communicative about their needs, which is considered a sign of healthy development and clarity.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a powerful or intimidating person meets someone even more formidable or clever who can control them. It is equivalent to the English saying 'to meet one's match' or 'every bully has his master'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a strong, fierce, or arrogant person is eventually defeated or outsmarted by someone even more capable or clever. It conveys the idea that no matter how powerful someone is, there is always someone superior who can keep them in check.

This proverb is used to describe a person's inherent nature or bad character. It suggests that no matter how much someone tries to change their outward appearance or refine themselves through education or status, their basic negative traits or humble/crude origins will eventually manifest. It is often used to criticize someone whose fundamental flaws remain despite external improvements.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is forced to settle for a mediocre or low-quality option right from the beginning without ever exploring better alternatives. It highlights the frustration of being stuck with something unsatisfactory for a long time.

This proverb describes a situation where a person in a position of power or seniority is irrationally intimidated by a new, seemingly insignificant, or small arrival. It is used to mock those who are overly suspicious, insecure, or fearful of change or new competition, even when the 'threat' is tiny or harmless.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone puts in an enormous amount of effort, time, or resources, only to achieve a very trivial or insignificant result. It highlights the disproportion between the struggle and the outcome.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that is of high quality both inside and out. Just as the quality of an onion is determined by its core, the character of a person or the integrity of a thing is judged by its inner essence. It suggests that true quality is consistent throughout.