భూమి కొత్తదైనా భూమెలు కొత్తవా

This proverb emphasizes quality over quantity. It suggests that a small amount of something useful, effective, or high-quality is much better than a vast amount of something useless. It is often used to describe how a small but fertile piece of land is better than acres of barren land, or how a single capable person is better than a large, incompetent group.

This proverb highlights that for a person who is hardworking, determined, and enterprising, there are no geographical boundaries or limitations. It is used to encourage ambition, suggesting that one can achieve success anywhere in the world through effort and persistence.

This expression describes a situation where someone waits for a long time to act, or makes a great effort, only to make a critical mistake or perform the action at the wrong time/place. It is used to highlight a significant failure or a blunder after much anticipation or effort.

This proverb highlights that quality and luck are more important than quantity. If a place, business, or venture is lucky (auspicious) for someone, even a very small amount of it will bring great prosperity, whereas a vast amount of unlucky resources might lead to failure. It is used to emphasize that one should value favorable outcomes and good fortune over mere size or scale.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is acting as if they are experiencing something for the first time, despite it being a common or recurring task. It points out that even if the tools or environment change, the work remains the same, or that a person is pretending to be naive about something they should already know.

This proverb highlights that no matter how many skills one acquires or how educated one becomes, the ultimate goal of all work is to earn a livelihood and satisfy basic needs like food. It is used to emphasize that every profession, no matter how prestigious, is fundamentally a means to survive.

This expression means that a person who is capable of committing a minor offense or mistreating a specific person is also capable of committing a bigger offense or attacking someone in a higher position. It is used to warn that once a person crosses a boundary of decency or law, no one is safe from their behavior.

This proverb is used to point out that while some circumstances or people in a situation might be new, the fundamental problems, habits, or nature of the task remain the same. It is often used when someone tries to act as if a situation is completely different just because of minor changes, reminding them that the core reality hasn't changed.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone endures some hardship, insult, or mistreatment because they received a significant benefit or compensation in return. It highlights a trade-off where the material gain outweighs the temporary suffering or loss of dignity.

This proverb is used to point out that even if a situation or a location changes, the fundamental nature of the people involved or their basic needs remain the same. It is often used when someone tries to act as if they are unaware of common habits or rules just because they are in a new setting.