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This expression is used to describe a situation where a large number of people are involved in a very simple task, leading to inefficiency, unnecessary commotion, or an underwhelming result. It highlights the futility of over-organizing or having too many people 'help' with a minor job.

This expression emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and physical or inner strength. It suggests that if an individual is personally strong and capable, they possess the power equivalent to a large group (ninety people), implying that personal grit is superior to relying on others.

This proverb is used to mock someone who tries to sound modest or innocent while admitting to a large number of faults or misdeeds. It highlights shamelessness and the futility of trying to count or justify excessive bad behavior.

This proverb highlights human greed and the constant craving for variety in food. Despite the tongue being a very small organ (a Tola is a small unit of weight), it demands an endless variety of flavors and delicacies. It is used to describe someone who is overly fastidious about food or someone whose desires are disproportionate to their size or status.

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 is used to mock a situation where a large group of people gathers to perform a simple task but ends up overcomplicating it or making a huge fuss about a very minor achievement. It highlights inefficiency and the lack of coordination despite having many people involved.

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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone exaggerates a story or a rumor even further than the original speaker. It highlights how rumors spread and grow disproportionately as they pass from person to person.

This proverb is used to describe people who lack shame or filters and openly admit to their faults or wrongdoings with a sense of pride or nonchalance. It highlights a situation where someone is so habituated to a particular vice or behavior that they no longer feel the need to hide it, even when the numbers or facts are shocking.

This proverb emphasizes the necessity of hard work and physical labor to achieve results. It implies that if one engages in agriculture or any significant task (symbolized by the bullock), they must be prepared to get their hands dirty and work the land (the soil) to see success.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the secondary or unimportant part of something is prioritized over the primary or essential part. It highlights poor resource allocation, misplaced priorities, or a ridiculous imbalance where the accessory gets more attention or value than the main entity.