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This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely cunning, manipulative, or a master of deception. It refers to someone capable of twisting facts or reality so convincingly that they can make even the most obvious truths appear reversed.

Said of an unprincipled, untruthful man.

This expression highlights self-respect and dignity. It means that a person of high stature, great talent, or noble character would rather face great challenges or suffer in silence than stoop to something base, inferior, or dishonorable just for the sake of survival or convenience.

This proverb describes a situation where someone foolishly tries to imitate others who are naturally superior or more capable, often causing self-harm or ridicule in the process. It is used to mock people who blindly copy others without having the same inherent talent or status.

This expression describes a situation where a weak or insignificant person stays close to a powerful and dangerous person to act tough or harass others, relying on the tiger's presence for protection. It is used to mock someone who derives their confidence solely from their association with a powerful figure.

This expression is used to describe a situation where things are completely mixed up, shuffled, or inverted. It refers to a state of total confusion or an illogical reversal of roles or order.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person puts in the effort or investment, but the benefits are reaped by someone else, or where actions are misdirected in a way that doesn't lead to the expected logical result.

This proverb is used to describe things or situations that are useless, misplaced, or functionally redundant. Just as the nipple-like growths on the head of a palm tree or the neck of a goat serve no purpose for milking, some efforts or objects lack any practical utility.

The Hindus call the flower stalk ( spadix ) of the Palmyra a teat. Useless appendages.

This expression is used to emphasize that certain misdeeds or cruel acts are so grave that no amount of subsequent good deeds, charity, or religious penance can atone for them. It highlights that the consequences of a fundamental wrong cannot be easily erased by superficial acts of virtue.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely egoistic or narcissistic person who believes the world revolves around them and that everything will cease to exist or function without them. It highlights the foolishness of overestimating one's own importance.

This expression implies that a person of high skill, status, or ambition will not waste their time and effort on trivial, insignificant, or lowly targets. It is used to describe someone who aims for greatness and ignores petty distractions.