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Suffering a loss to gain something more valuable
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Suffering a loss to gain something more valuable
Suffering consequences after taking a risk to avoid a smaller cost
Replace what is lost with something similar
Some people's wealth comes from exploiting others
Some people are naturally unlucky and prone to misfortune
Only take action when a problem occurs
Only when something is lost do precautions get taken
Take action only after a problem occurs
Take action only after a problem has occurred
To completely disappear or be lost
lose dignity or prestige
to suffer double losses
To face additional troubles after already experiencing a loss
When you lose something, you must accept the consequences.
Take measurements after losing the fabric
To be so dominated by one's wife that one loses all sense of self
Abandon a smaller loss to avoid a bigger one
Vietnamese proverb; English definition pending editorial review.
To exchange one problem for another
Few people understand or appreciate the good things they have
Few people understand or appreciate the true nature of something
Few people understand or appreciate others' hardships
Few people can learn from unexpected events
Many things are happening at the same time
Rarely does a person of high status visit a person of low status
Something unlikely to happen
Some people are naturally unkind or cruel
Some things are inherently bad by nature
A mother-in-law's affection for her daughter-in-law is rare
Many generations are needed to achieve greatness
A powerful person visits a humble home
Even if one is not wealthy, they can make up for it with other good qualities
Some things are inevitable and must be accepted
Many threats precede actual action
Some things are inevitable and cannot be changed
Not all potential threats or problems will actually occur
Not all stepmothers dislike their stepchildren
Few people achieve great things
Do not judge something based on a limited experience
Useless efforts or preparations will lead to failure
A person's true nature is revealed by their actions
Appearance can be deceiving
Being honest is more valuable than being wealthy
Something is of no value or importance
Small gains are better than big losses
A small but valuable thing is better than something big but worthless
Someone meets a suitable situation
Having to choose between two unpleasant options
Completely unclear or uncertain
Unclear or vague, like an old woman feeling for a needle
Completely unclear or uncertain
To take advantage of someone's unclear situation for personal gain
Completely unclear or uncertain
Secretly admire or love someone
Having many good things but unable to enjoy them
A secret is something valuable and protected
A small advantage can lead to a big victory
A sharp tongue can be more hurtful than a sword
to encode or encrypt
To give someone who is already incompetent more power or resources