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This proverb suggests that after getting married (when the daughter-in-law enters the house), a man's recklessness or wandering nature will naturally decrease as he takes on responsibilities. It is often used when parents discuss marriage as a solution for a son's irresponsible behavior.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is uncooperative, stubborn, or evasive about a commitment, but immediately changes their tone and pretends they were always willing to comply once they receive an incentive or are held accountable. It highlights hypocrisy and opportunistic behavior.

This expression means that a mother's presence brings order, comfort, and resolution to chaos or problems. It is often used to signify that once the central authority or a nurturing figure intervenes, all troubles and noises naturally settle down.

This proverb describes a situation where someone gives an irrelevant, smart-aleck, or lazy excuse to avoid doing a task. It highlights the behavior of people who try to act clever or use logic-defying arguments to escape their responsibilities when asked for help.

This proverb is used to describe a person who cannot afford or manage basic necessities but talks about or demands luxuries and high-end things. It highlights the irony of someone having grand pretensions while lacking even the most fundamental requirements.

This proverb highlights the grim reality of scarcity. 'Annadevara' refers to the food supply or crops. When crops fail or food becomes scarce (sannagiste), people are forced to sell their belongings or migrate to the city (historically Golconda) to survive, leading to a busy but desperate rush like a festival. It is used to describe situations where one person's misfortune becomes a source of activity or profit for others.

This proverb describes a situation where someone gives a nonsensical or irrelevant reply to a simple request, or avoids work by engaging in pointless flattery/argument. It is often used when a student or subordinate tries to be over-smart instead of doing the task assigned by their mentor.

This proverb is used to mock someone who expects luxury or high standards before they have truly established their foundations or stability. It describes a situation where someone demands rewards or comforts prematurely, often with very little effort or progress made.

This expression suggests that basic sustenance or surplus of food/wealth is the root cause of all other types of pride and arrogance. When one's belly is full and basic needs are over-satisfied, it leads to the development of other forms of vanity or ego. It is often used to caution against the over-indulgence or pride that comes with prosperity.

This proverb is a philosophical take on mortality and old age. It suggests that when a person loses their appetite or the ability to eat, it is a sign that their life is nearing its end, thereby 'finishing' all their worldly duties and struggles. It is often used to describe the final stages of life where physical needs fade away.