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This expression is used to describe a simple, self-sufficient person who leads a content life without depending on others or getting involved in unnecessary conflicts or social complexities. It highlights a sense of independence and lack of obligation towards others when one's basic needs are met.

This proverb is often used to emphasize the importance of eating a proper meal, even a small amount, to gain significant energy and vitality. It highlights that nutrition is the key to strength and is sometimes used to encourage children to eat or to describe the restorative power of food.

This proverb is used to describe a person who displays ingratitude or makes baseless complaints despite receiving something good or beneficial. It refers to someone who is habitually dissatisfied or dishonest about their experiences, often finding fault even in the most pleasant circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely selfish or greedy. It depicts a situation where someone enjoys a free meal or benefit entirely by themselves, and only mentions their family or others when everything is finished or when there is nothing left to share. It highlights hypocrisy and lack of genuine concern for others.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something that was meant to be supplementary or a side-dish ends up overpowering or destroying the main component. It refers to cases where a small or secondary factor causes the loss of the primary objective or asset.

This expression describes a person who is content with a simple, self-sufficient life and prefers to stay out of other people's affairs or complex social politics. It is used when someone emphasizes their desire for peace, neutrality, and a lack of need to depend on or interfere with others.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is determined to find fault or be aggressive regardless of the outcome or the effort put in. It is used to characterize people who are impossible to please or those who use any excuse—even contradictory ones—to harass or criticize others.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one's problems or deep-seated troubles follow them wherever they go, regardless of how far they travel or what holy places they visit. It signifies that changing one's location does not necessarily result in an escape from personal or domestic conflicts.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone, out of greed or a desire for small, insignificant gains (scraps/leftovers), ends up losing something very valuable or even their entire livelihood. It serves as a warning against being penny-wise and pound-foolish, or taking unnecessary risks for minor rewards.

This expression describes a situation where an action is completely futile or pointless because the recipient is unaware or unable to respond. It is used when someone seeks help or expresses gratitude to someone who is indifferent, incapable of understanding, or inattentive, rendering the effort wasted.