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This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no logical connection between a cause and its effect, or when someone gives an irrelevant or illogical response to a situation. It highlights absurdity and a lack of correlation.

Applied to inappropriate actions or words.

This proverb highlights the difference between instinctive behavior and human dignity. It suggests that while animals might be disciplined through force, humans (especially workers) should be treated with respect and fair wages rather than harshness or exploitation, as physical aggression does not foster productivity or character in people.

This is a sarcastic or idiomatic expression used to question someone who is being unnecessarily silent or refusing to speak when they should. It implies that the person is acting as if speaking would cause them to lose something precious (like pearls). It is often used to encourage someone to speak up, answer a question, or join a conversation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action is taken in one place, but the consequence or reaction occurs in a completely unrelated or illogical place. It refers to an absurd lack of correlation between cause and effect, or a situation where someone reacts strangely to a situation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the consequences of an action are disproportionate, unexpected, or when someone exaggerates the impact of a minor event. It can also refer to a scenario where one person's mistake leads to an unexpected reaction or result in a completely different area.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the cause and the effect are completely unrelated or illogical. It highlights a scenario where a punishment or action is misdirected, or when someone gives an absurd excuse that defies common sense.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is constantly preoccupied with food or their own basic needs regardless of their duties or status. It implies that despite being in a position of respect (like a deity), the individual's mind is focused only on consumption.

This proverb describes double standards and hypocrisy in judging actions based on who performs them. It is used when a person in authority or power excuses their own mistakes as trivial or unavoidable while magnifying the same mistakes made by subordinates or others.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a disaster or a major failure occurs right at the beginning of an endeavor. It highlights the irony of a pleasant or hopeful start resulting in an immediate, painful setback.

This proverb is used to caution against being overly familiar or careless with things or people who are powerful or dangerous, even if they belong to you or seem beneficial. It suggests that certain boundaries must be maintained even with 'one's own' resources to avoid self-inflicted harm.