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This proverb means that no matter how clever or successful someone is at hiding their wrongdoings or crimes for a long time, justice will eventually prevail and they will be caught. It is used to warn people that luck eventually runs out for those who consistently do wrong.

This expression is used to describe how people with similar bad habits, questionable characters, or dishonest intentions tend to support and protect each other. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'Birds of a feather flock together' or 'Honor among thieves', often used in a negative context to highlight collusion between wrongdoers.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes up a profession or task out of desperation or lack of choice, rather than passion or knowledge. It implies that if you do something merely to survive, you won't have the skill, heart, or inspiration to perform it well. It is used to mock people who pretend to be experts in a field they joined only for personal gain or out of necessity.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's responsibilities. Just as a lazy person who consumes resources without contributing is a burden to their family, a person who evades taxes is considered a criminal against the government or society. It is used to highlight that negligence of duty is a form of dishonesty.

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This expression means that sometimes you must use the same methods or types of people associated with a problem to solve it. It is equivalent to the English proverbs 'set a thief to catch a thief' or 'fight fire with fire,' implying that specialized knowledge or similar tactics are required to overcome a specific challenge.

This proverb implies that people of the same kind, especially those with malicious or secretive habits, can easily recognize each other's traits or motives. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'It takes one to know one' or 'Birds of a feather flock together.'

This proverb describes a situation where a guilty person suspects others of the very same misdeeds they are committing. It is used when someone's own dishonesty or flaws lead them to distrust everyone else around them, often as a psychological projection.

This proverb emphasizes the reliability of agriculture and land. It suggests that while people might fail in other businesses, someone who works the land with dedication will never be ruined or go destitute. It is used to highlight that land is a permanent asset that always provides a livelihood.

This proverb describes a person who, due to their own dishonest nature or bad habits, projects those same qualities onto others. It is used to describe someone who is overly suspicious of others because they know their own faults. It is similar to the English expression 'a thief thinks everyone steals'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has so little faith in a particular person that they would rather trust a notoriously cunning or deceitful entity (like a fox) instead. It highlights extreme distrust or the irony of someone untrustworthy asking for faith.