అత్త ఆరుతెన్నులు, కోడలు మూడుతెన్నులు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's good intentions or helpful actions result in a misunderstanding or negative consequences for them. It originates from the Panchatantra story where a pet mongoose saves a baby from a snake, but is killed by the mother who mistakenly thinks the mongoose harmed the child.

This proverb highlights what constitutes the true value or essence of something. Just as moonlight defines the beauty of a night, the health and abundance of the grain-heads (ears) determine the success and worth of a crop. It is used to emphasize that the final result or the core feature is what gives a thing its true significance.

This expression is used to emphasize the importance of keeping one's promise. It suggests that if a person fails to stand by their word, they will face negative consequences or bad luck. It is often used as a lighthearted threat or a moral reminder to be truthful and reliable.

This proverb highlights what constitutes the essence or peak beauty of something. Just as moonlight makes a night pleasant and beautiful, the appearance of healthy ears of grain (spikelets) signifies the success and value of a crop. It is used to describe things that are essential for fulfillment or completeness.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of hard work and thorough preparation in agriculture. It suggests that if the soil is tilled so finely and deeply that it becomes as soft as butter, the resulting harvest will be incredibly bountiful. In a broader sense, it means that if you put in high-quality effort during the foundational stage of any task, the results will be abundant.

This proverb serves as a warning about the risks associated with borrowing money. It implies that being in debt brings unforeseen troubles, stress, and potential ruin to one's life. It is used to advise people to live within their means and avoid financial liabilities.

This expression refers to things that are useless or serve no practical purpose, despite being part of the structure. Just as the fleshy appendages on a goat's neck or the growths on top of a palm tree produce no milk, this phrase is used to describe redundant features, useless efforts, or people in positions of authority who have no actual power or utility.

This expression refers to something that is useless, redundant, or serves no purpose. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk and have no function, this phrase is used to describe people or things that exist but provide no benefit or utility.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is a total lack of communication or understanding between two people. It refers to a conversation where one person's words are completely misinterpreted by another, often leading to an irrelevant or absurd response, similar to 'talking at cross-purposes'.

This proverb is used to describe someone who makes grand, boastful claims about what they could have achieved if only they didn't have a minor limitation. It mocks people who use their current circumstances as an excuse for their lack of success, suggesting they would have done something extraordinary otherwise.