అన్నీ ఉన్న ఆకు అణిగిమణిగి ఉంటుంది, ఏమీ లేని ఆకు ఎగిరెగిరి పడుతుంది.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a single action or a small clue leads to the discovery of a much larger, interconnected issue or a hidden network of events. It is similar to the English idiom 'pulling a thread' or 'opening a can of worms'.

This proverb describes a situation where excessive delay or extreme frugality in planning an event leads to the loss of its original purpose or results in another tragedy. It is used when someone takes so much time to organize or save for something that the circumstances change entirely, often making the effort redundant or bittersweet.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely insensitive or selfish. It refers to a situation where someone ignores another person's tragedy or loss and instead asks them for help or participation in their own celebration. It highlights a complete lack of empathy.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is explicitly unwelcome or rejected from a core activity, yet they are still expected to perform chores or provide service for that same activity. It highlights the irony and unfairness of excluding someone while still trying to exploit their labor.

This proverb is used to describe someone who fails to offer help during a critical time or a crisis. It implies that if a person (especially a relative who is expected to support you) is unavailable when most needed, their existence or relationship becomes irrelevant to the sufferer.

This proverb highlights that if someone tells a lie, they must have a very good memory to remember exactly what they said, so they don't contradict themselves later and get caught. It is used to suggest that honesty is easier because one doesn't have to keep track of various fabrications.

This proverb describes a person with a narrow or limited perspective who only thinks about their basic needs or immediate self-interest. It is used to mock someone who constantly brings up the same trivial topic or someone who cannot think beyond their personal gain.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect or has already lost their reputation and continues to act shamelessly without concern for social standing. It highlights a situation where someone, having already suffered a major embarrassment or failure, behaves as if nothing happened or tries to seek further social engagement despite their loss of dignity.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is extremely lazy or avoids responsibilities. It highlights a situation where, when prompted to be productive or do some work, a person suggests resting or sleeping instead of contributing.

This proverb is used to describe things that are persistent or difficult to get rid of. Just as the layers/fibers of a banana plant are tightly bound and hard to peel away completely, the secrets, rivalries, or deep-seated issues within a family (gnati) remain attached and cannot be easily discarded or forgotten.