అమ్ముకో అమ్ముకో అంటే కొనుక్కో కొనుక్కో అన్నట్టు

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone harms or cheats the very place or people they rely on for their livelihood or survival. It highlights the foolishness of destroying one's own source of income or support system.

This proverb describes someone who behaves perversely or does the exact opposite of what is requested. It is used when a person responds to a simple request with an annoying or inappropriate action, or when someone misunderstands a situation so badly that they become a nuisance.

This proverb describes a person who is shamelessly lazy or demanding. It refers to a situation where someone is asked to return an item or redo a task, but instead of complying, they demand even more favors or resources. It is used to mock those who try to profit further when they are actually at fault or being asked to fulfill a basic responsibility.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is so unnecessarily fussy, overly fastidious, or difficult to deal with that others eventually lose patience and tell them to manage their own affairs independently. It highlights how excessive stubbornness or peculiar habits can lead to isolation or being left to one's own devices.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone spends their own money or resources only to end up with unnecessary trouble, misfortune, or a bad reputation. It highlights the irony of paying for something that causes harm to oneself.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme desperation or dire necessity where someone is forced to give up something incredibly precious or vital just to survive a crisis. It highlights a situation where there are no good choices left and one must make a heartbreaking sacrifice.

This expression is used when someone unnecessarily involves themselves in a problem that has nothing to do with them, or when they invite trouble into their lives through their own voluntary actions. It highlights the foolishness of taking on burdens or conflicts that could have been easily avoided.

This proverb suggests that having a strong reputation, lineage, or a solid foundation allows one to succeed easily. In business or life, if you are associated with a well-known 'brand' or a respected family name, you can leverage that credibility to achieve your goals.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone asks for helpful advice or a solution to a problem, but receives a suggestion that is destructive, harmful, or worsens the situation rather than solving it. It highlights the foolishness or malice of a bad advisor.

This expression is used to mock someone who takes on unnecessary, troublesome, or tedious tasks just because they are bored or idle. A 'Kanchi goat' implies a stubborn or difficult animal that requires constant attention, suggesting that the person has invited avoidable trouble into their life to stay busy.