చనవిస్తే, చంకకెక్కినట్లు

This proverb is used to warn that giving too much liberty or being overly lenient with someone can lead to them becoming disrespectful or taking undue advantage of the situation. It describes a scenario where kindness is mistaken for weakness.

This expression is used when a private family matter, secret, or internal conflict is exposed to the public. It highlights the embarrassment or loss of reputation that occurs when personal issues are discussed openly in a community or marketplace (raccha).

This expression refers to people who take advantage of kindness or proximity to become overly familiar, disrespectful, or dominant. It describes a situation where someone who was initially humble or in a subordinate position starts acting superior or bothersome once they are given some comfort or leeway.

This proverb describes how an ordinary or low-status person gains respect or a higher position simply by being in the company of great people. Just as the fiber (nara) used to tie a garland is worn on the head along with the fragrant flowers, an individual benefits from the association with virtuous or successful people.

This expression describes a situation where someone gives a redundant, evasive, or foolishly obvious answer to avoid revealing what they are hiding. It is used to mock people who try to hide something by stating the obvious or using circular reasoning.

This is a humorous yet cynical proverb used to describe someone who is extremely stingy, calculating, or desperate for tiny gains. It suggests that even in a situation where there is generally nothing to be found, a person might find a microscopic profit (an 'Egani' or small copper coin) by looking in the most unexpected or lowly places. It is often used to mock people who waste time on trivial, petty gains instead of focusing on significant work.

This proverb is used to describe extremely greedy or opportunistic people who take undue advantage of a small opportunity to grab something far beyond their share or needs. It highlights the absurdity of someone trying to steal or occupy everything just because they found a slight opening or lack of supervision.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gets too comfortable with a favor or a position of privilege and refuses to let go of it. It typically refers to people who take advantage of others' kindness or tolerance and become a burden, refusing to become independent or vacate their position.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has become a persistent burden or a problem that is impossible to get rid of once you have allowed it to start. It refers to situations where an initial act of help or indulgence leads to a permanent, clinging dependency or a nuisance that refuses to leave.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone of a lower status or position suddenly acts with arrogance or oversteps their boundaries toward their superiors. It signifies an inversion of the natural order or a sudden rise in ego where a person forgets their place.