చెడ్డసొమ్ము చెరి సగం.

This expression refers to a situation where a dispute is resolved not by logic or justice, but by simply dividing the outcome equally between two parties. It is often used to criticize a compromise that avoids making a fair decision or a 'lazy' settlement where both sides lose or gain equally regardless of who is right.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where benefits or profits are divided disproportionately (favoring some), but when trouble or punishment arises, everyone is forced to share the burden equally. It highlights unfairness in the distribution of rewards versus responsibilities.

This proverb describes a selfish or miserly person who finds it painful to spend their own money (comparing it to the pungent, sharp taste of ginger) but finds great sweetness and pleasure in spending or using others' resources (comparing it to the sweetness of jaggery).

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something thought to be lost forever is unexpectedly recovered or returned. It signifies a stroke of immense good luck or a miraculous recovery of resources that were considered a total loss.

This proverb describes a hypocritical and selfish attitude where a person treats others' belongings as cheap or easily disposable while considering their own possessions as sacred and untouchable. It is used to criticize people who are extravagant with others' money but extremely stingy with their own.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks consistency or a situation that is neither here nor there. It refers to someone who tries to follow traditional customs (purity) but fails to do so completely (impurity), resulting in a state of confusion or hypocrisy. It characterizes an inconsistent or messy approach to tasks.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is overly generous or reckless when spending money that doesn't belong to them or wealth acquired easily without effort. It highlights how people are often less careful with borrowed funds or public property compared to their own hard-earned money.

Borrowed money or debt leads to constant worry and loss of peace of mind. It is used to caution people that taking loans results in restless nights and anxiety until the debt is cleared.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is overly generous with someone else's resources or money. It highlights the hypocrisy or ease of being charitable when the cost is not being borne by the giver themselves.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is reckless, wasteful, or irresponsible with resources or money simply because they do not belong to them personally. It highlights the attitude of lack of accountability when using someone else's wealth or belongings.