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One farts, and another goes to a resort.

One farts, and another goes to a resort. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Sometimes one is punished for a crime they didn’t commit (or is rewarded while lacking merit). (Translated from an Armenian proverb)

The dog does not catch further that its leash

The dog does not catch further that its leash —  (This is a rough translation from a Breton proverb)

It’s not over till the fat lady sings.

It’s not over till the fat lady sings. - actual quote: “The opera ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings” [Dan Cook, KENS-TV sportscaster, San Antonio, TX] — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Don’t assume a winner until the game is over. (This is an American proverb)

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… The offspring usually incline to their parents’ habits. (Translated from an Armenian proverb)

He’s not crazy, he who eats the pastry, crazy is the one who gave it to him.

He’s not crazy, he who eats the pastry, crazy is the one who gave it to him. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… If you let someone do whatever he wants, he’ll keep doing it. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)