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This proverb highlights how different people perceive the same situation based on their personal circumstances. While a wedding is a joyous celebration for the family, the laborer or the person tasked with hard work (the one with muddy feet) only experiences the exhaustion and the weight of the tasks. It is used to describe situations where one person's celebration is another person's struggle.

This proverb is used to describe a person who uses a noble cause, a deity's name, or a reputable person's authority as a cover to speak rudely, lie, or serve their own selfish interests. It highlights the hypocrisy of appearing religious or virtuous while having a foul or dishonest way of speaking.

This proverb warns against choosing a cheaper or easier option without considering the long-term consequences. In this context, the man tries to save money on the marriage, but the expenses incurred due to the woman's inability to see (like spilling expensive spices) far exceed the initial savings. It is used to describe situations where being penny-wise leads to being pound-foolish.

False economy.

This is a witty and biting comeback used to silence someone who is being overly boastful or arrogant about their importance in a situation. It highlights that no one is indispensable and that there are always alternatives, even if the alternatives suggested are humorous or absurdly provocative.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect or has already lost their reputation and continues to act shamelessly without concern for social standing. It highlights a situation where someone, having already suffered a major embarrassment or failure, behaves as if nothing happened or tries to seek further social engagement despite their loss of dignity.

This proverb describes a situation where someone exceeds their brief or instructions in an impulsive or extreme way, often causing unintended consequences. It is used when a person is sent for a simple task but ends up making a major, permanent decision without permission.

This expression is used sarcastically to question someone who is in an extreme hurry or is acting as if an urgent, grand event is about to happen immediately. It is typically directed at people who are being overly impatient or making a fuss about preparations for a task that still has time.

This proverb highlights that silence is an impenetrable defense. When someone refuses to engage, respond, or react to provocations and arguments, it is impossible to defeat or influence them through debate. It suggests that silence can be a powerful tool in conflicts, as an opponent has no words to twist or use against you.

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks common sense or humility, and instead of taking a compliment or a suggestion gracefully, they respond with an absurd, arrogant, or inappropriate remark. It mocks a person who, despite being in an awkward or late-stage situation (like an old man getting married), acts with unearned overconfidence or makes foolish claims that embarrass themselves.

This proverb is used to describe an event or situation that goes completely unnoticed or unrecognized by society due to the lack of status or wealth of the person involved. It highlights how the joys or struggles of the underprivileged often remain invisible to the world.