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This proverb describes a person who has fallen from a high, prosperous, or prestigious status to a lowly or poor condition. It signifies the misfortune of having to do menial work in the same environment where one previously enjoyed success and respect.

This expression refers to a situation where a person or a place has fallen from a position of great prestige, prosperity, or high status to a very low or common state. It highlights the contrast between past glory (sandalwood) and current struggle or mediocrity (firewood).

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's suffering is aggravated by further misfortune or harsh words. It is similar to the English idiom 'to rub salt in the wound.' It refers to making a painful situation even more unbearable through insensitive actions or additional problems.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's formal commitments or physical presence are in one place, while their desires or thoughts are focused somewhere else. It is often used to refer to people who are physically present but mentally or emotionally preoccupied with something or someone else.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone or something has lost its former glory, dignity, or high status. It refers to a decline in quality or a person resorting to menial tasks after having held a prestigious position.

This expression is used to describe how in close relationships or among people who truly like each other, even jokes, teasing, or minor criticisms are taken in good spirit and perceived as endearing. It highlights that the reception of words depends on the rapport between the people involved.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where things happen perfectly according to one's wishes or needs without much effort. It signifies a stroke of good luck or a favorable coincidence where the environment provides exactly what is required at that moment.

This expression describes a situation where someone who once lived a dignified or prosperous life has now fallen into a lowly or difficult state. It refers to a significant decline in status, quality, or circumstances, comparing the fragrance and beauty of flowers to the ruggedness and toil associated with selling firewood.

This expression describes a person's decline in status, fortune, or reputation. It is used when someone who once held a prestigious position or lived a luxurious life is forced by circumstances to take up a much lowlier or less dignified occupation in the same place where they were once respected.

This proverb suggests that a person who once enjoyed a high status, wealth, or a prestigious position should not stoop to doing menial tasks or live in a degraded state in the same place where they were once respected. It emphasizes maintaining one's dignity and self-respect despite changes in fortune.