అరవై ఏళ్ళొస్తే చదువుకోక చస్తాడా!

This proverb describes a situation where one finds relief or a silver lining in a loss. Losing a calf provides hide for a blanket (a small consolation), but losing the buffalo (which requires a lot of care and work) brings total freedom from the burden of chores. It is used when a difficult responsibility finally ends, even if the ending was a loss.

This expression is used to challenge someone's superiority or arrogance. It implies that the lineage of knowledge or skill of the speaker is much older and superior to that of the listener, suggesting that the listener's masters are merely novices compared to the speaker's tradition.

This proverb describes a state of extreme, wretched poverty where a family lacks even the most basic resources to perform funeral rites. It is used to highlight situations of utter destitution where someone has nothing to fall back on, regardless of the timing or circumstances of their hardship.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe people who use their age or seniority to pretend they are knowledgeable or wise, even when they are clearly ignorant. It highlights the irony of someone claiming that their advanced age is proof of their education or competence, despite showing no actual skill.

* Bha pueri senes.

This proverb is used to mock people who use their age or the passage of time as an excuse for their ignorance or for forgetting basic skills. It highlights a situation where someone who should be experienced and knowledgeable tries to justify their lack of knowledge by comparing themselves to the younger generation's failures.

This proverb is used to describe an extreme state of poverty or a situation of absolute misfortune where one lacks even the most basic resources for necessary rituals. It highlights a state of utter helplessness where no matter when or how a problem arises, the means to address it are completely absent.

This expression is used when a significant problem is resolved, even if the solution involves a loss or a drastic measure. It implies a sense of relief from a persistent nuisance, suggesting that the end of the trouble is worth the price paid, often used in a cynical or cold-hearted context regarding the removal of a burden.

This proverb is used to mock those who make excuses for their ignorance or forgetfulness by blaming the passage of time. It highlights the irony where someone expects an elder to remember something that even the younger person, who is currently learning, has failed to grasp. It can also refer to situations where knowledge is lost across generations due to lack of practice.

This expression is used to signify that it is never too late to learn or do something important. It implies that age should not be a barrier to self-improvement or education, and suggests that without continuous learning, one's life or intellect might go to waste.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes a dramatic or serious claim (like wanting to end their life) but ends up doing something that results in comfort or luxury. It mocks people who make hollow threats or pretend to be in distress while actually seeking comfort, or describes an intended negative action that accidentally results in a pleasant outcome.