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This proverb is used to mock those who make a grand outward show of bravery or masculinity (symbolized by a thick moustache) but lack actual courage when it matters. It highlights the irony of a fearful person trying to look intimidating.

This expression is used to describe a person who refuses to admit defeat or failure even when it is obvious. It characterizes someone who makes excuses to save face and maintains a false sense of pride or 'ego' despite a clear setback.

This proverb refers to a situation where someone is forced to pay or follow rules only when they are caught or watched. It describes a person who pretends to be upright or arrogant ('binkam') as long as they aren't caught, but becomes submissive or pays the price ('sunkam') the moment they are under observation or caught red-handed. It is used to mock those whose integrity depends solely on being monitored.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has no productive work to do and ends up engaging in useless, absurd, or impossible tasks just to stay busy. It highlights the foolishness of idle minds.

This proverb is used to say that a child's character and traits are usually a reflection of their parents, especially the mother. Just as the quality or remnants of food (sakku) depend on the pot (daka) it was cooked in, a child's upbringing and nature are shaped by their origin.

This proverb is used to describe someone who, out of boredom or lack of productive work, engages in useless, absurd, or counterproductive activities. It highlights how an idle mind can lead to wasting time on impossible or foolish tasks.

This proverb describes a person who behaves dishonestly or illegally when they think they can get away with it, but acts submissive or pays up only when caught. It is used to refer to people who evade rules or taxes as long as they aren't observed, but maintain a facade of arrogance or innocence otherwise.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme poverty or a household where there is no food. It implies that the stove (hearth) has been cold for so long that a cat can comfortably sleep inside it without being disturbed by fire or cooking activities.

This expression describes a situation where someone performs a series of random or mismatched actions that don't lead to a productive result. It is often used to mock someone who is acting busy or doing things in a haphazard, disorganized, or nonsensical manner.

This expression is used to describe an action that is completely futile or a resource that is wasted because the scale of the problem is too vast. Just as a small amount of pungent asafoetida cannot change the taste or smell of the entire ocean, small efforts directed at massive problems result in no noticeable impact.