Opportunity

This expression is used to describe a situation where something beneficial or pleasant is accompanied by an unexpected nuisance or danger. It highlights how a good experience can be ruined or made difficult to access by a small but significant problem nearby, similar to how thorns make it hard to reach for sweet fruits.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone you desperately needed to see or something you urgently required suddenly appears or happens unexpectedly. It signifies a moment of great relief and luck, similar to a divine intervention when one is in need.

This expression means that you cannot understand the true nature, difficulty, or complexity of a situation until you personally get involved or experience it. It is used to suggest that practical experience is necessary to judge the reality of a matter, rather than making assumptions from the outside.

This proverb is equivalent to 'All roads lead to Rome'. It signifies that there are many different ways or methods to achieve the same goal or reach the same destination. It is used to suggest flexibility in problem-solving or to acknowledge that different people may take different approaches to the same task.

This expression suggests that a person who has lost their direction in life is comparable to someone who has attended school without actually learning or applying anything. It is used to critique someone who lacks common sense or purpose despite having access to resources or opportunities.

This proverb signifies that when luck or time is on your side, success and prosperity come effortlessly. It is used to describe a period of life where everything falls into place perfectly without much struggle, and even unexpected benefits occur.

This proverb describes the irony of human indecisiveness in the market. When prices are very low (cheap), people suspect the quality and hesitate to buy. Conversely, when prices are high (dear), people hesitate to sell because they hope for even higher prices or fear they won't be able to replace the item. It is used to describe a state of perpetual hesitation or missed opportunities.

This expression suggests that if you want to defeat or ruin a wicked person or an enemy, you should not act impulsively. Instead, one must wait patiently for the opportune moment or a point of vulnerability to ensure the downfall is complete.

This proverb is used to describe how people tend to exaggerate the qualities or potential of something they have lost or something that failed to materialize. It highlights the human tendency to glorify the 'what ifs' or lost opportunities, making them seem much greater than they actually were.

Thought more of when dead than when living. Far folks fare well, and fair children die.

When circumstances are favorable, good things happen in quick succession. One should wait for the right time, when good fortune will smile on him, instead of losing hope in moments of misfortune.

This proverb emphasizes the power of support and encouragement. It suggests that even the most daunting tasks or 'mountainous' challenges can be overcome if one has the backing of a strong mentor, family, or resource.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone initiates a complex or difficult task and refuses to walk away until they have achieved the desired result or benefit. It suggests that once the risk has been taken (stirring the hive), the person will certainly stay to reap the rewards (the honey). It is often used in contexts involving persistent efforts or calculated risks.

This expression refers to the timing of a significant event, particularly marriage or entering a new home. It suggests that the success or failure of a venture is often attributed to the 'auspiciousness' of the exact moment someone first stepped in or when the ritual began. It is used when discussing the destiny or luck associated with a new beginning.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something good happens unexpectedly or a fortunate event occurs that makes a situation even better. It is similar to the English idiom 'The icing on the cake' or 'A stroke of luck.'

Happy go lucky.

This proverb is used to indicate that when rain clouds appear in the east, heavy rain is imminent. It suggests that the water levels in rivers like the Tungabhadra will rise quickly, so shepherds should move their livestock to safer, higher ground or secure them immediately. It serves as a metaphor for taking timely precautions when early warning signs of a situation appear.

This expression describes a situation where a transaction or deal is made with someone who possesses all the necessary resources, making the outcome guaranteed and effortless. It is used to indicate a secure and reliable way of getting something done without complications.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and seizing the right moment. It suggests that acting at the right time (especially in agriculture or business) can provide sustenance and stability for a long period. It is used to highlight that missing a crucial opportunity might lead to a year of hardship.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a single action results in a quick, decisive resolution or achieves two goals at once. It is similar to the English idiom 'killing two birds with one stone' or to indicate a clean, final break in a matter.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing (opportunism) and seizing the right moment. It suggests that when favorable conditions align, one should act immediately and not worry about minor unconventionalities or secondary factors.

This proverb emphasizes that one cannot expect results or benefits without a source or proper foundation. Just as you cannot harvest a crop that was never planted or grown in the field, you cannot obtain profit or success without initial effort, investment, or existence of the resource. It is used to point out that output depends entirely on the input.