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This expression is used to describe a situation where a small amount of help or contribution is added to a larger effort. It signifies how even a minor assistance can complement or complete a task, much like how cold water helps bring boiling water to a usable temperature.

This proverb is used to suggest that nothing happens without a cause or a secret reason. Just as a yawn is often triggered by something (like tiredness or boredom), any unexpected event or behavior usually has an underlying explanation or a hidden motive.

This proverb is used to describe extremely stingy or miserly people. It suggests that no matter how much effort one puts in or how much one asks, a miser will never be generous enough to give a substantial amount.

This proverb highlights vulnerability and the inevitability of loss when one's assets or efforts are placed in a high-risk position. It is used to describe situations where something is destined to be destroyed because it lacks a safe foundation or protection from predictable disasters.

This is a traditional proverb reflecting historical social distrust towards certain professions. It suggests that individuals in roles requiring extreme cunningness or dealing with precious materials (like the village record-keeper and the goldsmith) are inherently deceptive. It implies their deceitful nature remains unchanged until the very end of their lives.

This expression refers to a situation where a person displays ungratefulness or arrogance toward someone who helped them, immediately after the danger or need has passed. It describes the act of turning against a benefactor once their assistance is no longer required to ensure one's safety or success.

This expression describes a situation where someone who asks for help or a favor ends up being insulted, criticized, or gaining a bad reputation instead of receiving assistance. It is used when a person's vulnerability or request for aid backfires, leading to loss of dignity.

This proverb highlights how past status leaves marks on a person. A woman who was once poor but became rich will have rough hands from previous hard labor. Conversely, a woman who was once wealthy but became poor will have stretched earlobes from years of wearing heavy gold jewelry. It is used to describe how one's history and background can be identified through subtle signs, regardless of their current situation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people fail to recognize or value the talent, resources, or wisdom available close to them, often seeking the same elsewhere while undervaluing what they already have. It is similar to the English proverb 'A prophet is not honored in his own country'.

This proverb is used to advise someone that humor, teasing, or flirting should be done at the right time and place. It suggests that even harmless fun can be inappropriate or offensive if the situation is serious or the timing is wrong.