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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone finds a small reason to celebrate or gains a minor benefit amidst a significant loss or a wasteful expenditure. It refers to making the best of a bad situation or finding a silver lining in a calamity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one's obligations, debts, or taxes must be paid regardless of their personal circumstances or success. It highlights the rigid and often unforgiving nature of certain systems or responsibilities.

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 expression refers to precocity or someone who acts or talks with maturity beyond their actual age. It is often used to describe children who speak like adults or display premature wisdom, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation of being 'too smart for their own good.'

This proverb emphasizes the necessity of labor regardless of the outcome. In an agricultural context, it means whether the crop yields a harvest (ripens) or fails due to drought (withers), the farmer's hard work must continue. It is used to describe situations where one must fulfill their duties and keep working, irrespective of success, failure, or external circumstances.

This expression is used to convey that the real celebration or reward occurs only when efforts yield fruit. It emphasizes that success and prosperity are the true causes for celebration, rather than just the arrival of a calendar date.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a natural outcome or a result occurs automatically when the time is right, without needing external force. It suggests patience, implying that when a process is complete or a person is mature enough, the transition or consequence will happen naturally.

This expression refers to a person who is extremely cunning, manipulative, or persuasive. It describes someone capable of twisting facts so skillfully that they can make a lie seem like the truth and vice versa, often used to describe crooked politicians, lawyers, or deceivers.

This expression signifies that the real celebration or reward comes only when one sees the successful result of their hard work. It is used to imply that true joy lies in achieving one's goals or when efforts finally bear fruit, rather than just on calendar dates.

This expression describes someone who is extremely manipulative, cunning, or skilled at distorting the truth. It is used to refer to a person who can make something good look bad, or something bad look good, often through clever words, influence, or deceitful arguments.