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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is sent to perform a task or bring someone back, but they also get delayed or lost, resulting in both people failing to return. It characterizes double failures or recursive delays where the person sent to resolve an issue becomes part of the problem themselves.

This proverb is used to describe people who go out on a task but forget their original purpose, get distracted, or take an unnecessarily long time to return, showing a complete lack of concern for the work they were sent to do.

This proverb describes a streak of extreme misfortune where everything goes wrong. It suggests that when one's luck is down, even the most improbable or absurd accidents occur, leading to further loss. It is used to express that during a period of bad luck, one might lose even the most basic possessions in unexpected ways.

This expression is used to describe a string of bad luck or an unfortunate period where everything goes wrong. It implies that when one is facing a 'bad time' (Kani Kalam), even the most unexpected or bizarre misfortunes—like a bird snatching the clothes off your back—can happen, leaving you helpless.

This proverb describes a situation where a high-ranking authority or boss approves a request, but a subordinate or intermediary creates obstacles and prevents it from happening. It is often used to describe bureaucratic red tape or middle-management interference.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person's entire income or earnings are completely consumed by small, everyday expenses or personal luxuries, leaving no room for savings or significant investments. It highlights a hand-to-mouth existence where expenses always rise to meet the level of income.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone sent to retrieve another person or to fix a delay ends up getting stuck or distracted themselves, compounding the original delay. It highlights the irony of a rescuer falling into the same trap or distraction as the person they were meant to help.

This proverb is used to describe a lack of empathy or concern in people who do not have a personal stake or emotional bond with their responsibilities. It highlights that those without a sense of ownership or genuine love often remain indifferent to losses that would otherwise be devastating to the rightful owner or biological parent.

This expression is used to describe a person who prioritizes vanity, status, or external appearance over basic necessities and practical needs. It highlights a scenario where someone spends money on luxuries to look rich or sophisticated while struggling to afford essential items like food.

This expression is used to describe people who are extreme and impulsive in their emotions. Whether they love someone (devotion) or hate someone (enmity), they go to such extremes that it becomes overwhelming or unmanageable for others around them. It highlights a lack of moderation in temperament.