అప్పుసొప్పు చేసి ముచ్చెలు కొంటే, అప్పు తీరకముందే బొచ్చెలు బొచ్చెలైనాయి.

This expression describes a situation where someone gives an evasive or indirect answer to hide an obvious truth. It is used when a person tries to appear innocent or avoids a direct 'yes' by focusing on a trivial secondary detail that implies the 'yes' anyway.

This proverb describes a person who lives beyond their means. It refers to the habit of taking loans to afford luxuries or even daily comforts, leading to a debt trap for the sake of temporary pleasure or maintaining social status.

This expression is used to describe a person who lives beyond their means or spends borrowed money on luxuries and comforts instead of being frugal. It highlights the short-sightedness of enjoying life through debt.

This proverb highlights a period of extreme misfortune where any attempt to improve one's situation or seek help results in losing the little one already possesses. It is used to describe a streak of bad luck where every action leads to further loss or backfires unexpectedly.

This proverb refers to things that are used for an excessively long time, often passed down through generations. It is used to describe items or systems that are very old, durable, or sometimes outdated, yet still in use.

This proverb describes a person who lives a lavish or comfortable lifestyle beyond their means by borrowing money. It refers to the habit of prioritizing immediate luxury or indulgence without worrying about future debt or financial consequences.

This proverb highlights the guilt and shame associated with wrongdoing or being in debt. Just as a person who has committed a crime or mistake avoids eye contact out of guilt, a person who owes money feels a similar sense of inferiority or hesitation to face their creditor. It is used to describe the loss of confidence and social standing that comes with debt or moral failure.

This proverb is used to describe someone who goes on a long, arduous journey or undertakes a significant task, only to return with something trivial, worthless, or useless. It highlights the irony of putting in great effort for a meaningless result.

Great labour and small results.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where problems or obstacles arise even before a task or project has officially begun. It highlights premature trouble or facing difficulties at the very inception of an endeavor.

This expression refers to things of high quality or value inherited from ancestors that remain durable and useful for a long time. It can also be used sarcastically to describe someone who clings to outdated, old-fashioned possessions or traditions while boasting about their lineage.