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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone acts as if they have authority over things that are free or do not belong to them. It mocks people who unnecessarily try to control or dictate terms in matters where they have no personal stake or ownership.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb or weather-lore saying. It suggests that certain unusual behaviors in nature, such as water-dwelling creatures like crabs moving onto dry ground, serve as natural indicators or omens that heavy rain is approaching soon.

This expression is used as a warning against over-exploiting someone's kindness or overusing a resource. Just as the root of the sugarcane is hard and tasteless compared to the stalk, pushing a good situation too far will eventually lead to a bitter or difficult end.

This proverb highlights that assets or properties that are easily accessible to everyone often end up being wasted, damaged, or stolen because they cannot be properly guarded. Just as a field near a village is easily picked over by birds before the owner can harvest it, things that lack privacy or protection are prone to exploitation.

This proverb highlights corruption and the exploitation of common people's misery by those in power. It describes a situation where, even as the community suffers from a disaster or loss of resources, the officials or middlemen manage to profit unfairly from the crisis.

This expression is used to describe a group of people who are exceptionally foolish, naive, or prone to making silly blunders while trying to be helpful. It originates from popular Telugu folklore about a teacher named Paramanandayya and his incredibly dim-witted yet loyal students.

This expression refers to a situation where an innocent or unrelated person suffers consequences along with the main target, or when an auxiliary object is affected by the process meant for the primary one. It is used to describe collateral damage or being caught in the crossfire.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to improve or create something noble results in a complete failure or a ridiculous mess. It highlights unintended negative consequences of unskilled or over-ambitious work.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where secrets or hidden truths come to light when a protective cover or a source of support disappears. It can also imply that when a person's resources or power vanish, their true nature or past actions become visible to everyone.

This proverb suggests that you cannot expect a superior or high-quality outcome from a foundation that is fundamentally damaged or poor. It is used to emphasize that the quality of the result is directly dependent on the quality of the source or environment.