ఆకుపోయి నూతబడితే, వెతుకబోయి ఏడుగురు పడ్డారట.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's efforts or travel result in a futile loop or an unintended destination, often returning back to where they started or ending up in a neighboring, insignificant place instead of achieving their primary goal. It signifies a lack of progress or a wasted journey.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone goes out with the greedy intention of gaining something for free or through exploitation, but ends up losing even what they already possessed. It highlights the irony of a person suffering a loss while trying to profit from others' misfortune.

This expression describes a situation where someone attempts to make fun of or sabotage another person, but ends up facing an embarrassing failure or bringing trouble upon themselves instead. It is similar to the English proverb 'The tables turned' or 'To be hoist with one's own petard'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone acts too late or starts searching for a solution only after the disaster has already occurred. It highlights a lack of foresight and the futility of being unprepared.

This expression is used to describe someone who goes to a place or joins an event where they have no purpose, relevance, or benefit. Just as a dog at a crowded market gets pushed around and gains nothing, it refers to aimless wandering or being out of place in a busy situation.

This expression is used to advise someone that worrying or being anxious about a problem does not solve it. It emphasizes that constant worrying is futile and only action or time can heal difficulties. It is similar to the English sentiment 'Worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace.'

This proverb describes a situation where when a powerful or influential person falls from grace or faces a downfall, even the common or weak people who were previously afraid of them will take the opportunity to criticize, mock, or attack them. It is used to illustrate how people react to someone's loss of power or misfortune.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone you intended to visit or seek help from unexpectedly meets you or becomes available just when you need them. It signifies a stroke of great luck or perfect timing where a task becomes much easier than anticipated.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely unlucky or has a negative influence. It suggests that if such a person crosses your path, even they themselves might suffer or wither away, or alternatively, that their mere presence brings bad luck to others and themselves. It is often used to mock someone's constant complaining or their streak of misfortune.

One woman met another out of whom a spirit had been driven, and fancied she was possessed. Unreasonable fears.

This proverb describes a situation where the effort or resources spent to recover something trivial far exceed the value of the object itself, often resulting in a bigger disaster. It is used to mock disproportionate reactions or inefficient problem-solving.