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This proverb emphasizes the necessity of hard work and the reality of poverty. It means that if one's basic needs are barely met even through constant labor, they certainly cannot be met by remaining inactive. It is used to encourage someone to keep working or to highlight that there is no alternative to effort for survival.

This proverb describes an unstable or extreme financial situation. 'Ugadi' represents a feast and celebration (plenty), while 'Shivaratri' represents fasting and staying awake (poverty/hunger). It is used to describe someone who either lives in luxury when they have money or starves when they don't, lacking a middle ground or consistent lifestyle.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is minding their own business and working productively is distracted or ruined by the foolish actions of another. It is used when a person's good progress is halted because they joined company with someone loud, lazy, or troublesome.

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 is used to describe someone who is indecisive or a situation that lacks a firm commitment. It implies that a task will be done eventually, but without a specific or reliable timeline, often suggesting procrastination or a casual attitude toward deadlines.

This proverb describes a 'catch-22' or a dilemma where a person is stuck between two bad options. It is used when pointing out a mistake might lead to public embarrassment or unwanted drama (aaradi), but staying silent might lead others to take one's patience for granted or treat them with disrespect (alusu).

This proverb describes a situation where someone who lacks basic skills or resources tries to perform much more complex tasks than those who are actually competent. It is used to mock people who boast or attempt grand things beyond their actual capacity, often failing to do even the simplest tasks properly.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person works hard to earn money or resources, while another person spends it lavishly to show off or enjoy the benefits without any effort. It highlights the unfairness of someone reaping the rewards of another person's labor.

This proverb is used to convey that time and tide wait for no man. Essential events in nature or life will continue to happen according to their own schedule, regardless of whether a specific person or professional is present or ready. It is often used to humble someone who thinks they are indispensable to a process.

This proverb describes a situation where different people are preoccupied with their own specific (and often trivial or misplaced) concerns during a significant event, rather than focusing on the main occasion or the common goal. It is used to mock people who prioritize their minor personal problems over a collective priority.