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This expression describes a situation where someone gives an evasive or indirect answer to hide an obvious truth. It is used when a person tries to appear innocent or avoids a direct 'yes' by focusing on a trivial secondary detail that implies the 'yes' anyway.

This expression refers to someone who is overly hopeful or foolishly optimistic about finding something valuable in a place where only a negligible or common trace could exist. It is used to describe a situation where a person expects a large gain from a small or unlikely source, often highlighting their greed or lack of common sense.

This expression is used to criticize someone who lives off their ancestors' past glory or wealth without contributing anything new. It implies that inherited resources or reputation will not last forever and that one must work to sustain themselves rather than relying solely on the past.

This proverb highlights a period of extreme misfortune where any attempt to improve one's situation or seek help results in losing the little one already possesses. It is used to describe a streak of bad luck where every action leads to further loss or backfires unexpectedly.

This proverb describes a situation where someone expects something old, fragile, or cheap to last forever or serve multiple generations. It is used to mock people who are overly stingy or unrealistic about the lifespan of materials and tools, expecting them to endure far beyond their natural capacity.

This proverb refers to a situation where one incurs a debt for a temporary or fragile luxury, and the item is destroyed or becomes useless while the financial burden remains. It is used to caution against living beyond one's means or making poor financial decisions on items that lack durability.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone performs a grand or expensive action just for vanity or to show off, but instead of gaining prestige, they end up with a messy, troublesome, or useless result. It highlights the folly of prioritizing appearances over practical outcomes.

This proverb is used to describe someone who goes on a long, arduous journey or undertakes a significant task, only to return with something trivial, worthless, or useless. It highlights the irony of putting in great effort for a meaningless result.

Great labour and small results.

This expression refers to things of high quality or value inherited from ancestors that remain durable and useful for a long time. It can also be used sarcastically to describe someone who clings to outdated, old-fashioned possessions or traditions while boasting about their lineage.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely stingy or selfish person or family. It highlights a nature where they are always ready to take or receive from others ('Bring'), but never willing to offer or give anything back ('Give').