చేనిలో చేను కలిసినా, స్థలంలో స్థలం కలిసినా పోనియ్యరాదు.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so lazy and averse to hard work that they prefer to take the shortcut of joining criminals rather than putting in manual effort. It highlights how laziness can lead a person toward a path of dishonesty or crime.

Adverse circumstances make matters worse when times are not favorable.

This proverb is used to explain that not every beginning leads to a final result, and not every idea or effort yields success. It suggests that failures and incomplete processes are a natural part of life's balance. Just as nature regulates itself by not letting every flower become a fruit, human endeavors are filtered by reality and circumstances.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes undue advantage of a person's kindness or generosity. It is used when a person is offered basic help but immediately makes further, more demanding requests, showing a lack of gratitude or boundaries.

This proverb emphasizes that environment, context, or the position one holds often provides more power and advantage than individual physical or mental strength. It is used to describe how a person becomes more influential or protected due to the place or status they occupy, similar to how a crocodile is powerful in water but weak on land.

This expression is used when someone gets into a self-inflicted trouble or develops an obsession regardless of logic, background, or suitability. It highlights situations where problems arise not because of external circumstances, but because of a person's own stubborn desires or poor choices.

This proverb highlights that not every attempt or idea results in success, and that is a necessary part of nature's balance. It is used to console someone when a project fails or to explain that if every human desire or effort were fulfilled, the world would become overcrowded or chaotic. It emphasizes that outcome is often different from the initial potential.

This proverb advises caution and due diligence in personal and practical matters. It suggests that one should understand a person's background and character before establishing a close relationship or marriage, and similarly, one must thoroughly investigate the safety, resources, and environment of a location before deciding to settle there.

This proverb advises caution and due diligence in social and personal life. It suggests that one should understand a person's background and character before establishing a close relationship or marriage alliance, and similarly, one should thoroughly investigate a location's safety, resources, and suitability before settling down there.

Just as a field cleared of weeds looks beautiful and healthy to a farmer, any task or project that has been refined and cleared of unnecessary elements becomes a delight to behold. It is used to emphasize that hard work in removing obstacles or imperfections leads to a beautiful and rewarding result.