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Gradually using something up until it's all gone
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Gradually using something up until it's all gone
Enjoy the good parts and ignore the bad
To return evil for good
To betray someone after receiving their help
Repays kindness with ingratitude
To take on more than one can handle
Someone who often takes advantage of others' generosity
To suffer consequences for one's actions
To take something and then show ingratitude
Be aware of the consequences of your actions
Be mindful of the consequences of your actions
Not belonging to either urban or rural areas
Suffering consequences of one's actions
Act differently than you speak
Honesty is better than dishonesty even if it's unpleasant
Honesty is better than dishonesty, even if it's uncomfortable
You will face consequences for your actions
To pay a small price for something but get much more in return
To pay a small price for something but gain much more in return
Get a small benefit but suffer great consequences
Think before you speak
A little comfort can be more satisfying than a large amount of wealth
Doing or saying something that will surely lead to trouble later
Suffer lifelong consequences for a moment's mistake
A single mistake can bring a lifetime of shame
A single mistake can have lasting consequences
A small action can have a lasting impact
To take things one step at a time
Share a close and intimate relationship
Working or eating alone can be frustrating
Working or doing something alone is difficult and painful
To work in one place and live in another
Be honest and truthful in words and actions
To take a risk or face a challenge head-on
Speak truthfully and straightforwardly
Be honest and truthful in all interactions
Speak honestly and directly
Live and work where conditions are favorable
Be honest and truthful in your words and actions
Honesty is the best policy
Honesty and integrity lead to a peaceful life
To live a comfortable and prosperous life
To live a comfortable and enjoyable life
Live a comfortable and enjoyable life
Be mindful of the source of what you consume
Completely overwhelmed or deeply involved
Take credit for others' work
Good deeds will be rewarded, bad deeds will be punished
Treat guests with respect and priority
Be prepared to respond to unexpected situations
Be prepared to move or leave at any moment
Treat guests with respect and courtesy
Living roughly and simply
Someone who does no work but eats a lot
Blame the wrong part for the problem
When familiar, people reveal their true nature
Family members can hurt each other deeply
Too much information is hard to understand
Taking on more responsibilities than one can handle
To accept or compromise on something unpleasant