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This proverb describes a person who wants two things that are mutually exclusive or incompatible. In the context, one cannot drink porridge (ambali) from a bowl without getting it on their mustache. It is used to critique someone who is being greedy or unrealistic by trying to enjoy a benefit without accepting the associated consequences or trade-offs.

The two don't go well together.

This proverb describes a situation where two equally cunning or clever people are dealing with each other. It is used when one person's trickery is met with another's sharp intuition, or when two people understand each other's secret motives without needing many words.

This ironic proverb is used to mock people who pretend to be shy, modest, or fearful in public but are actually greedy or act contrary to their outward behavior when they think no one is noticing. It highlights hypocrisy or fake modesty.

This proverb is used to mock someone who puts on a grand act or maintains a high social status for show, but in reality, lacks the financial means to support it. It highlights the gap between outward pretension and inner poverty.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people who are equally crafty, shrewd, or deceptive are communicating or collaborating. It implies that when two cunning individuals meet, they understand each other's hidden motives and tricks perfectly. It is often used to describe a partnership where both parties are trying to outsmart others or are perfectly matched in their mischievous nature.

This expression is used to describe something or someone that remains unchanged regardless of time or circumstances. It implies that certain inherent traits, habits, or characters are permanent and will not change as one grows or matures. It is often used to refer to people who do not learn from experience or who maintain their original nature (often a negative one) forever.

What's bred in the bone will never be out of the flesh. The wolf changes his hair but not his nature. (Latina.)!

This proverb is used to warn against extreme greed. It describes a situation where a person's desire for extra profit or interest leads them to take excessive risks, resulting in the loss of their original investment or capital.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe someone who pretends to be compassionate or generous while actually being hypocritical, cruel, or indifferent. It is often used to mock a person's feigned concern for their subordinates or those dependent on them.

This expression is used to describe opportunistic behavior. It refers to a person who changes their relationship or attitude towards someone based on the situation or their own convenience. In this context, calling someone 'maradalu' implies a more casual or lower-status relationship when things are difficult (ditch), while calling them 'vadina' implies a more respectful or distant relationship when things are better (mound). It characterizes a fair-weather friend or someone who is inconsistently respectful.

This proverb is used to point out the irony of trying to secure or protect something that has very little value or is inherently insecure. It is often used to mock someone who is being overly protective of a worthless item or someone who is making a fuss about security when there is nothing to steal.