అది కుమ్ము, ఇది దుమ్ము, పదరా పందిట్లోకి అన్నాట్ట.

This is a traditional saying used to indicate that certain natural bodily reactions, which might normally be seen as bad omens or signs of illness, are actually signs of health and recovery in specific cases. It suggests that when a child or a woman who has recently given birth sneezes, it is a positive sign that their respiratory system and body are functioning well and clearing out.

This proverb describes a situation where basic necessities are lacking, yet there are demands or expectations for luxuries. It is used to mock people who cannot afford the bare minimum but aspire for high-end comforts, or to highlight extreme irony in one's financial or social state.

This expression describes a situation where one is trapped between two difficult choices or obstacles, similar to the English phrase 'between a rock and a hard place'. It is used when every direction or option available leads to a problem or difficulty.

A precipice ahead, wolves behind. (Latin.)† To be between the horns of a dilemma.

This expression describes a situation where something already wonderful becomes even better. It is used to signify extreme happiness, unexpected good fortune, or a series of highly favorable events happening simultaneously.

This expression is used to indicate that someone's time is up, or they have reached the end of their rope. It often implies that someone's mischievous deeds or a specific phase of their life/work is coming to an end, or that they are finally caught or cornered.

He is on his last legs.

This proverb describes a situation where a person seeks help or relief from their troubles by going to someone else, only to find that the other person is in much deeper trouble than themselves. It is used when one's attempts to escape a problem lead to even greater difficulties or when finding that the grass is not greener on the other side.

This proverb is used to describe someone who tries to sound expert or authoritative by using nonsensical, rhyming, or impressive-sounding words to hide their ignorance or lack of preparation. It highlights a situation where someone uses flowery but meaningless talk to bypass details and jump straight to the conclusion or action.

Pandili is a verandah thatched with leaves. * Se la mogile peces, non è il marito innocente. † No se acuera la suegra que fue nuera.

This expression describes an incredibly fortunate or sweet situation where one good thing happens on top of another. It is used to depict a state of extreme happiness, abundance, or a perfect coincidence of favorable events.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes an even more expensive or demanding request when they are already informed that basic necessities cannot be met. It highlights the lack of common sense or the audacity of asking for luxuries when the bare minimum is unavailable.

This proverb describes a person who makes excuses to avoid working or taking responsibility. By labeling one task as 'muddy' (dirty/difficult) and another as 'troublesome,' the person chooses an easy or celebratory alternative (the wedding canopy) instead. It is used to mock lazy people who look for any pretext to escape labor.