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This expression is used to describe a situation where something beneficial or pleasant is accompanied by an unexpected nuisance or danger. It highlights how a good experience can be ruined or made difficult to access by a small but significant problem nearby, similar to how thorns make it hard to reach for sweet fruits.

This expression describes someone who is constantly grumbling, complaining, or being irritable. It refers to the idea that an old woman sitting under a thorny jujube tree would constantly complain as the thorns fall or prick her, symbolizing a person who finds reasons to be unhappy or critical in any situation.

This proverb describes someone who acts counterproductively or does things at the wrong time. Since cotton gets ruined in the rain and thread is best handled in stable conditions, it mocks poor planning and the lack of common sense in choosing the right time for a task.

This proverb is used to describe things that are temporary or short-lived. Just as clouds appearing during the Sankranti festival (winter) do not result in rain and disappear quickly, the excitement or temporary joy of poor/underprivileged people was historically seen as fleeting because their circumstances remained unchanged.

This expression describes an incredibly fortunate or sweet situation where one good thing happens on top of another. It is used to depict a state of extreme happiness, abundance, or a perfect coincidence of favorable events.

This phrase refers to someone who is talkative and gossips excessively. It originates from the image of an old woman sitting in the shade of a jujube tree (Regu chettu), where people gather, leading to endless chatting and rumor-mongering.

This expression describes a person who becomes overly proud or arrogant after receiving basic necessities or minor successes. It refers to people who forget their humble origins and display unnecessary attitude or ego once their immediate needs are satisfied.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone encourages or helps another person to start a difficult task or take a risk, but then abandons them or removes their support once they are in a vulnerable position. It signifies betrayal or leaving someone in the lurch.

This expression describes a situation where someone is subordinate to an individual who is themselves in a lowly or subservient position. It highlights an extreme lack of authority or a hierarchy of servitude, often used to mock someone who is at the absolute bottom of a social or organizational ladder.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone encourages or forces another person to take on a difficult or risky task and then abandons them without any support when they need it most. It signifies betrayal or leaving someone in the lurch after getting them involved.