అడుగు దాటితే అప్పు దాటుతుంది

This proverb highlights the speed at which secrets or rumors spread. Once a word is spoken aloud (crosses the lips), it quickly reaches far-off places (the Penna river) and eventually becomes known to the entire world (the earth). It is used to advise someone to be careful with their words and keep secrets to themselves.

This expression is used to describe people who talk big and boast about grand plans or achievements, but in reality, fail to take even the smallest action or initiative. It highlights the contrast between empty talk and lack of practical effort.

Great vaunters, little doers. ( French. )† * Il se ruine à promettre, et s'acquit à ne rien donner. † Grand vanteurs, petite faiseurs.

This expression is used to signify a narrow escape from a major disaster or a life-threatening situation. It suggests that a small change in timing or a slight physical shift saved someone from a great calamity.

This proverb is used to warn someone about the speed at which a secret or a piece of gossip spreads. Once a word is spoken aloud (crosses the lips), it becomes public knowledge and travels far and wide very quickly, making it impossible to take back.

* Sledet der Torp, so blühet die Freundschaft. † Zwei Augen, zwei Ohren, nur ein Mund.

This proverb warns about the power of secrets and rumors. Once a secret is spoken aloud to someone else, it can no longer be contained and will spread rapidly to everyone.

This is a traditional proverb emphasizing the importance of staying within social or behavioral boundaries. It suggests that a person (historically referring to women in this context) earns respect when they maintain self-restraint and decorum, but loses their dignity and is viewed as stubborn or foolish like a donkey if they behave excessively or cross those boundaries.

This expression describes a situation where someone has grand ambitions or lofty thoughts but lacks the physical capability, resources, or courage to take even the smallest first step. It is used to point out the gap between one's vast imagination and their actual capacity for action.

Meru or Mahammeru is the fabulous mountain on which Brahmâ is said to reside attended by Rishis, &c. It appears really to be the high land of Tartary immediately north of the Himâlayas. ( Wilson ). *Twee appelen met dénen stok afwerpen.

This proverb emphasizes the power and danger of speech. 'Passing the nose' refers to the breath (life/meditation), leading to spiritual liberation, whereas 'passing the tongue' refers to careless or hurtful speech, which leads to trouble or 'hell'. It is used to advise someone to think before they speak and to maintain self-control over their words.

This expression is used to describe people who talk big and make grand promises or boasts, but fail to take even the smallest action or put their words into practice. It highlights the gap between ambitious rhetoric and actual execution.

This is a traditional Telugu saying used by elders to reassure worried parents when an infant spits up milk. It suggests that vomiting is a sign of a healthy appetite or overfeeding, and implies that the child is growing well and will remain healthy.