ఆడుకొని ఆలకించి అరయవలయు

This expression highlights social norms and duties, suggesting that regardless of one's high birth or status, a woman must still fulfill her role and responsibilities within a household or relationship. It is often used to imply that nobody is above the fundamental rules or structures of society.

This expression highlights the limits of control and coercion. While you can force someone to perform an external action or follow a rule, you cannot control their internal thoughts, imagination, or true desires. It is often used to emphasize that genuine inspiration or vision cannot be forced.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes on a responsibility, relationship, or luxury that they cannot manage or afford, ultimately leading to their own downfall. It is used to caution against overreaching or entering into commitments that are beyond one's capacity (financial, mental, or social).

This proverb emphasizes that someone who does not help or stand by you in times of need is a burden, regardless of their status or the history shared with them. It is used to suggest that reliability and support are more valuable than mere titles or past contributions in a relationship or partnership.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes on a responsibility, commitment, or a partner that is far beyond their capacity, financial status, or control, eventually leading to their downfall or constant suffering. It is used to caution against making life choices (especially marriage or lifestyle) that one cannot sustain or manage.

This expression is used to describe a person or a situation where everything is flawed or full of defects. It originated from a story where a poor teacher's horse had no redeeming qualities, and it is now applied to people who possess only negative characteristics or projects that are doomed due to multiple failures.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's laziness or attempt to save a small amount of money or effort results in a significant loss. It highlights the consequences of being 'penny wise and pound foolish' or neglecting responsibilities for trivial comfort.

This proverb suggests that if a person cannot manage their own domestic affairs or immediate responsibilities, they are unlikely to be capable of leading or controlling a larger group of people. It is used to mock the leadership claims of those who lack discipline in their personal lives.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where people mindlessly follow or act upon illogical or impossible information without thinking. It mocks the absurdity of responding to a false premise (a bull giving birth) with a practical action (tying the calf), highlighting a lack of common sense or blind following.

This expression describes a situation where an outcome results in one of two extremes—either total success or complete subservience/failure. It is used to describe a high-stakes scenario or a person who finds themselves in a position where they must either be the master of a situation or its humble servant, with no middle ground.