అన్నం ఉడికిందో లేదో అంతా పట్టి చూడక్కరలేదు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of hard work or effort results in zero progress, or when things return to their original raw state despite the labor put in. It signifies wasted effort or a futile exercise where the end product is no better than the starting material.

This expression is used to mock someone who is very young or inexperienced but speaks as if they have a lifetime of wisdom and experience. It highlights the irony of a novice making authoritative or exaggerated claims about rarity or history.

This proverb highlights that building a home and organizing a marriage are the two most challenging and resource-intensive tasks in a person's life. It suggests that one only understands the true extent of the effort, financial strain, and unforeseen difficulties involved once they actually undertake these responsibilities.

This expression is used to convey that one does not need to examine every single part of a whole to judge its quality or status. A small sample is often enough to represent the entire situation. It is commonly used in contexts like judging a person's character from a single action or a book's quality from a few pages.

This expression is used to describe a person who is unreliable, inconsistent, or avoids responsibility at critical moments. It refers to someone who is missing when the food is served (on the leaf-plate) and also missing when the sacred rituals (offerings to ancestors) are performed, implying they are nowhere to be found when needed or that they belong nowhere.

This proverb emphasizes practicality and utility in relationships. It suggests that a relative who fails to help during a time of need is of no value, just as a deity who does not answer prayers or provide help is considered redundant. It is used to describe situations where something or someone fails to fulfill their primary purpose or duty when it matters most.

This proverb describes a situation where help, resources, or solutions arrive too late to be of any use. It is used to remark on wasted efforts or delayed timing that misses the window of opportunity.

Literally referring to the Mimosa pudica plant, this expression is used to describe a person who is extremely sensitive, shy, or gets easily offended or hurt by even the slightest comment or touch.

This proverb is used to describe a person who remains defiant or obstinate even after losing the physical or financial capacity to back up their claims. It highlights the human tendency to hold onto ego or pride despite aging, weakness, or defeat.

This proverb suggests that the more wealth or possessions one acquires, the greater the associated risks, worries, or dangers. It is used to caution that prosperity often brings its own set of problems and vulnerabilities.