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This proverb emphasizes the importance of protecting one's property and boundaries. It suggests that even if land boundaries become blurred or merged due to natural or external factors, one must remain vigilant and assert their ownership rights rather than abandoning them or being indifferent.

This proverb is used to explain that not every beginning leads to a final result, and not every idea or effort yields success. It suggests that failures and incomplete processes are a natural part of life's balance. Just as nature regulates itself by not letting every flower become a fruit, human endeavors are filtered by reality and circumstances.

This proverb highlights two things that are always ready or desirable. A 'washed mouth' refers to a clean mouth ready to eat, and an 'asking child' refers to a child who is curious, expressive, or communicative about their needs, which is considered a sign of healthy development and clarity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one seeks advice or help from someone who wishes them ill. It implies that an enemy or a person with bad intentions will never give helpful advice and will instead predict or cause your downfall at the earliest opportunity. It warns against trusting those who harbor resentment toward you.

This proverb is used to warn against being overly generous or yielding to every demand. It suggests that if you fulfill every request without discretion, the resources or wealth will be depleted quickly and without leaving a trace, often implying that the recipient will not value it or will waste it.

This expression is used to describe a person's unrealistic or naive expectations. It refers to someone who mistakes a small, unsolicited gesture of kindness for a sign of immense wealth or generosity, leading them to expect something far more valuable than the giver is actually willing or able to provide.

This proverb is used to highlight social hierarchy and the absurdity of a subordinate expecting luxuries that even their superior lacks. It implies that when the provider or the leader is struggling for basic necessities, it is foolish for the dependent or assistant to expect extravagant comforts.

This expression describes a situation where someone asks for a reward or compensation for doing something that is already beneficial, pleasurable, or personally advantageous to them. It highlights the irony of demanding payment for an activity that is its own reward.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone asks for help or a basic necessity, but instead of being helped, they are treated cruelly or given something harmful. It highlights the act of adding insult to injury or responding to a genuine plea with a malicious action.

This expression is used to describe an extreme state of corruption where nothing moves or functions without a bribe. It satirically suggests that even a basic or inanimate object requires a payoff to perform its duty.