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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is benefiting from both sides or has alternatives in every direction. It characterizes a person who is clever enough to ensure they are at an advantage regardless of the circumstances, much like the quills of a porcupine that provide defense in all directions.

This expression is used to describe a slow, steady, or rhythmic pace of work or movement. It is often used when someone is progressing through a task gradually but consistently, or when walking at a leisurely, synchronized pace.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks the capacity or patience to handle a small responsibility but claims or aspires to handle a much larger one. It highlights the contradiction in their capabilities.

This expression is used to describe a person who is untrustworthy, inconsistent, or goes back on their word. It characterizes someone who says one thing now and another thing later, similar to the English term 'double-tongued' or 'forked tongue'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is no real difference between two choices or outcomes, often implying that both are equally bad, useless, or redundant. It originates from a humorous anecdote about someone trying to distinguish between two identical things only to realize they are the same.

This expression is used to describe a person who is inconsistent, hypocritical, or goes back on their word. Just as a monitor lizard has a forked tongue, it refers to someone who says one thing now and another thing later, or someone who is double-tongued and unreliable.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of balance and security. Just as a bowstring is secured at two ends to function properly, a mother is often considered 'complete' or secure when she has at least two children, ensuring that the lineage continues or that the children have companionship and mutual support.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is being overly cautious or excessive in trying to compensate for a minor or major defect. It highlights how people sometimes apply unnecessary or mismatched solutions to their problems, often making the situation look more dramatic or complicated than it needs to be.

This expression is used to describe a situation where excessive decoration or unnecessary additions are made to something that is already complete or simple, often leading to a lack of harmony or practical use. It highlights that adding more doesn't always mean improving quality.

Said of an ugly and bad dancer.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone claims equality with another person or object based on a very superficial or irrelevant similarity, while ignoring the vast difference in status, function, or utility. It highlights a false or absurd comparison.