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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes action first and then looks for the right time or rules to follow. It refers to an act of 'closing the stable door after the horse has bolted' or doing something in an illogical order. In traditional Indian culture, one usually checks for an auspicious day (Tithi/Nakshatram) before getting a haircut; doing so after the act is completed is futile and pointless.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone takes precautions or looks for a solution after the damage is already done. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted' or 'crying over spilled milk.' It emphasizes that actions taken too late are futile.

This proverb is used to describe an act of being cautious or taking measures when it is already too late. It highlights the pointlessness of guarding an empty container or vessel after the valuable contents have already been stolen or lost. It is similar to the English expression 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted.'

This proverb is used to describe an action that is done too late to be of any use. It refers to performing a ritual or offering help long after the appropriate time or need has passed, rendering the effort meaningless.

This proverb describes a situation where someone raises a trivial or petty dispute after a major task or significant event has been successfully completed. It is used to mock people who focus on insignificant details or leftovers instead of celebrating the successful conclusion of a large project.

This proverb is used to describe an action that is done too late to be of any use. It refers to a situation where someone offers help or performs a ritual long after the appropriate time or need has passed, making the gesture redundant or meaningless.

This proverb describes the behavior of people who treat others with great respect and affection only as long as they need something from them. Once their purpose is served or the work is finished, they treat the same person with contempt or indifference. It highlights human selfishness and ingratitude.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone has already faced the worst possible outcome or has committed fully to a difficult task, making further hesitation or minor complaints irrelevant. It is similar to the English expression 'In for a penny, in for a pound' or 'Once the rubicon is crossed.'

This expression is used to describe someone who starts learning the basics or realizes their responsibilities far too late in life. It highlights an action that is extremely delayed or untimely, suggesting that the time to do something has already passed.

This expression is used to describe a situation where resources, solutions, or enthusiasm arrive too late to be of any practical use. It highlights the irony of something becoming available only after the need for it has passed.