చెల్లని కాసు ఎన్నడూ చెల్లదు, వల్లని మొగుడు ఎన్నడూ వల్లడు

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks actual capability or value but makes a lot of noise, gives too many excuses, or puts on a big show of importance. Much like a counterfeit or damaged coin that is inspected more closely due to its flaws, an incompetent person often tries to compensate for their deficiency with unnecessary talk or complex behavior.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a single person is held responsible or made to bear the brunt of both successes and failures, or where one person is blamed for everything that goes wrong. It refers to a merchant (Shetty) who is expected to accept both good and bad coins (or transactions) in his business dealings.

A fool travelling with a Šetti [ merchant ] was plundered. On the robbers' questioning the genuineness of the coin, the man referred to his rich friend who had up to that time escaped their observation. To injure a friend unwittingly, from stupidity. * Men moet de koe wel melken maar de spenen niet aftrekken. † Bon sang ne peut mentir.

This proverb is used to describe someone who accepts or takes responsibility for everything, regardless of quality or validity. It often refers to a person who is willing to manage or settle matters even when they involve faulty, doubtful, or subpar items/situations, much like a merchant who handles all kinds of goods to keep business moving.

This expression is used to describe things or people that are useless, burdensome, or of no value in a given situation. Just as a counterfeit or invalid coin cannot be spent, a person who doesn't fulfill their responsibilities or is unwelcome is considered a liability.

This proverb refers to a person in a desperate or critical situation who starts thinking of numerous solutions or regrets all at once. It is used to describe how someone's mind races with many possibilities or worries only when they are already in deep trouble, rather than planning beforehand.

This proverb is used to describe a wasted life or a long period of time spent in procrastination and excuses. It humorously illustrates how an entire century (100 years) can pass by blaming others or circumstances—60 years blaming the wife, 30 years blaming the husband, and 10 years in childhood—without ever achieving anything meaningful.

This proverb is used to describe people who lack substance, skill, or character but make a lot of noise or show off excessively. Just as a counterfeit or worthless coin might have many jagged edges or imperfections, an incompetent person often tries to compensate for their lack of value with arrogance, excuses, or loud behavior.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so unfortunate or troublesome that they are rejected by everyone, including their own family and even fate. It signifies a state of total abandonment or being an outcast whom nobody wants to take responsibility for.

This proverb highlights the transient nature of wealth and resources. Just as a cow or buffalo gives milk only for a certain period and then goes dry, material riches and good fortune are also temporary and subject to change. It serves as a reminder to be humble and prepared for the cycles of life.

Said to a man proud of his good fortune. Riches have wings.

This proverb is used to describe the insecurity and temporary nature of a job or a livelihood. It suggests that just as puffed rice (which is light and fills the mouth but not the stomach for long) doesn't sustain a person for long, some jobs are also transient and lack permanence or long-term security.