అన్నవారు బాగున్నారు, పడ్డవారు బాగున్నారు, నడుమ ఉన్నవారే నలిగి చచ్చారు.

This proverb is used to describe things or people of inherent quality. It implies that true beauty or excellence does not vanish easily due to temporary hardships or physical changes. Just as a naturally beautiful person retains their charm even after losing weight, high-quality items or virtuous people maintain their grace even in difficult times.

This proverb describes a situation where two parties involved in a transaction or dispute are unaffected, while an innocent bystander or a third party who happens to pass by suffers the consequences. It is used to highlight the irony of collateral damage or getting blamed for something one has nothing to do with.

This expression highlights the impermanence and fragility of human life. It is often used to reflect on the sudden passing of someone or the transient nature of existence, reminding us that life is unpredictable and can end at any moment.

This proverb reflects traditional social dynamics in family relationships. It suggests that a person feels closest to their wife's family (in-laws), considers their mother's side as respectable well-wishers, but views the father's side with caution or as competitors due to historical disputes over ancestral property and succession.

This expression refers to the transient and unpredictable nature of human life. It is commonly used to comment on the mortality of man or to express shock and sorrow when someone passes away suddenly. It emphasizes that life is fleeting and nothing is permanent.

This satirical proverb describes a situation where someone is outwardly claimed to be 'doing well' while actually being in a state of utter ruin or misery. It is used to mock people who try to paint a positive picture of a disastrous situation, or to describe someone who is surviving by consuming their future resources (seeds) and dignity (funeral clothes).

This proverb highlights the difference between minor and major calamities. It implies that people usually survive small setbacks (the awning), but a total collapse or major disaster (the house) is rarely something one can recover from. It is often used to emphasize the severity of a situation or the scale of risk involved.

This proverb is used to encourage resilience and offer perspective after a failure or a mistake. It means that falling down, making an error, or facing a setback does not diminish a person's character or value. It emphasizes that failure is a part of life and what matters is the ability to get back up rather than the fall itself.

This proverb is used to convey that worrying or grieving over something that is irrevocably lost is futile. It emphasizes the importance of accepting reality and moving forward, as some situations cannot be reversed regardless of how much emotional distress one expresses.

This proverb highlights how human memory is deeply impacted by both kindness and suffering. A person will always remember the one who helped them during hunger (gratitude), just as someone will never forget the person who caused them physical or emotional pain (resentment).