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The servant or subordinate acts before the master or superior
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The servant or subordinate acts before the master or superior
To act before thinking
A small or weak person tries to lead or precede a stronger or more powerful one
Someone with experience has an advantage over others
Someone is running around in circles
One should be loyal and not complain about their circumstances
A person returns to their hometown or roots after a long time
When a leader falls, their followers or subordinates also suffer
The issue is settled and there's nothing more to discuss
Even a dying person can still cause harm
Making a bad situation worse
When one person falls, others take advantage
Wait for an opportunity to take advantage
Waiting for someone to make a mistake
To flatter or try to win someone's favor
Children imitate their parents' behavior
Meddling in others' business can lead to trouble
A mother scolds or punishes her child
A woman taking a dominant or authoritative role
A person in a position of authority or responsibility avoids their duties
One should be grateful for what they have
People join forces to attack or criticize someone
People with similar interests or characteristics gather together
People with similar interests or backgrounds tend to gather together
Everyone helps each other in times of need
People attack or criticize someone together
Everyone relies on their own strengths and advantages
People take advantage of their proximity or familiarity to others
Someone relies too much on their home advantage
Small conflicts can lead to bigger problems
People with humble origins can achieve great things
Foolish people are foolish all the time
To attack or criticize someone without reason or provocation
Things will return to their original state
A fierce dog does not bite its owner's child
A fierce dog bites randomly
A fierce dog is kept on a short leash
An aggressive person loses friends and allies
One hates those who interfere with their interests
Everyone likes people who appreciate their efforts
Everyone appreciates those who help them
Even the poorest have something to spare
Even the worst situation has some advantages
Complete chaos or confusion
An old person holds on to their habits
An old person has a lot of experience
An old and experienced person with a young and inexperienced one
Children resemble their parents
Being overly protective leads to loss of friendships
Everyone does their own job
Everyone does their part to contribute to the household
Each person does their own job
A thin dog still has the face of its owner
Older people should not marry younger ones
A person with excessive pride
Someone who is useless or serves no purpose
Unconventional appearances can be deceiving
One problem is solved, another arises
Everyone has their own preferences
A wise person knows when to stop, a foolish one continues to excess