అటుకులు తిన్న కడుపు కుట్టుకు పిలవదా?

This proverb implies that someone who has the skill and effort to create or achieve something is certainly capable of enjoying its benefits or managing its outcomes. It is used to suggest that if a person can handle a difficult task, they can surely handle the simple result of that task.

This proverb is used to point out that one should be given what is appropriate for their role or situation rather than unnecessary luxuries. A hard-working ox needs fodder and strength, not delicacies. It is often applied to people who demand sophisticated or fancy things that do not suit their current needs or capacity.

This proverb suggests that if one chooses to compete or strive for something, it should be for a prize or goal that is truly valuable and worth the sacrifice or effort involved. It discourages wasting energy on trivial competitions.

This expression is used to describe someone who is incompetent or lacks the necessary skills for a task, yet takes charge of it, eventually leading to a certain disaster. It implies that the person in control is clueless about the direction they are headed.

This proverb is used to convey that an individual must face and take responsibility for the consequences of their own actions, especially mistakes or wrongdoings. It emphasizes that there is no escape from the repercussions of one's own choices.

This expression highlights a person's limited or superficial skill set. It describes someone who knows how to do basic, rudimentary tasks (like patching a hole) but lacks the expertise or finesse required for delicate, decorative, or highly specialized work. It is used to point out that knowing the basics of a craft does not make one a master of its intricate details.

This proverb emphasizes that the end result or the outcome is more important than the means or the status of how something was achieved. It is used to suggest that as long as a person's basic needs are met or a goal is accomplished, the specific methods or the humble nature of the source do not matter.

This proverb highlights that minor or superficial efforts do not provide true satisfaction or results. Just as light snacks (flattened rice) don't feel like a complete meal until one feels full, a task is only considered truly finished when the desired impact or heavy lifting is achieved. It is used to describe situations where someone expects big results from very little effort.

This expression refers to a situation where someone intentionally creates a mess or a problem (symbolized by kicking something with the foot) and then later has to go through the trouble of fixing or cleaning it up manually. It is used to describe self-inflicted troubles or a lack of foresight.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone, out of greed or a desire for small, insignificant gains (scraps/leftovers), ends up losing something very valuable or even their entire livelihood. It serves as a warning against being penny-wise and pound-foolish, or taking unnecessary risks for minor rewards.