చచ్చిన గొడ్డుకు బోరువలు, పుండుకు ఈగలు కనిపెట్టుకొని ఉంటవి.

This expression refers to a situation where a harsh or severe remedy is required for a difficult problem. Just as a stick causes sharp pain when it touches a wound, a strict or tough person is sometimes needed to manage or control a troublesome individual or situation.

This proverb describes a situation where an uncontrollable or stubborn person meets an insurmountable obstacle or a matching force that stops them in their tracks. Just as a cow that habitually kicks is restrained by a heavy stone mortar placed behind it, this expression is used when a troublemaker finally faces a consequence or a person they cannot bully or bypass.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so driven by an intense desire, obsession, or impulse that they become completely reckless and lose their sense of fear or social shame. It suggests that when someone is overwhelmed by a specific urge, they disregard consequences and surroundings.

This expression is used to describe a simple, crude, or inexpensive solution for an unworthy or trivial problem. It implies that a high-quality or expensive remedy is not needed for something of low value or for someone who doesn't appreciate it.

This proverb highlights the nature of jealousy and malice. It means that an envious person is always on the lookout for a chance to harm others or bring them down. It is used to warn someone to be cautious of those who harbor ill will, as they are patiently waiting for a moment of weakness to act.

This expression describes someone who is extremely protective, watchful, or possessive over something or someone. It is used to indicate that a person is constantly guarding or keeping a close eye on their interests, much like a hen that refuses to leave its nest while hatching eggs.

This proverb describes a situation where one person is mourning a great loss while another person is only interested in how they can selfishly profit from that tragedy. It highlights the contrast between genuine grief and cold-hearted opportunism.

It is an ill wind that blows nobody good.

This proverb describes a situation where a person in a weak or vulnerable position is further troubled or exploited by even the simplest of external factors. It is used when someone's helplessness makes them vulnerable to things that wouldn't normally be a problem.

This proverb describes people who take pleasure in the misfortunes or ruin of others. Just as a vulture looks for carcasses rather than living prey, malicious or opportunistic people thrive on others' failures or tragedies.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is uncontrollably aggressive or stubborn. Just as a heavy stone mortar cannot stop a cow that is determined to kick and run wild, a person with a volatile or reckless nature will not be deterred by ordinary obstacles or rules.