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This expression describes a critical dilemma or a 'catch-22' situation where every available option leads to a negative outcome. It is traditionally used in contexts like a medical emergency involving a modest person, or any situation where one must choose between a loss of dignity and a loss of life/safety.

This proverb describes how authority or influence works in certain situations. It suggests that a person who is intoxicated will sing whatever they like regardless of skill, and similarly, the world follows and applauds the person who is currently successful or in power. It is used to highlight that rules often bend for those who are currently influential or dominating a situation.

This proverb highlights a social and economic irony where the rich often receive more gifts, benefits, or favors from others regardless of the giver's own status. While the wealthy help each other to maintain status, the poor also feel compelled to give to the rich out of social pressure, hope for future favors, or fear. It describes a world where resources naturally flow toward those who already have plenty, rather than those in need.

Who has, is—(Italian.)*

This proverb suggests that certain things act as irresistible temptations or triggers for specific groups. Just as a monkey will become uncontrollable or persistent upon seeing jaggery, a greedy person or a shrewd businessman will try any means to acquire wealth once they see it. It is used as a cautionary advice to not reveal valuable resources to those who might exploit them.

This proverb is used to ask whether a task should be completed incrementally over time or all in one single effort. It is often used in situations involving debt repayment, workload management, or distribution of goods, highlighting the choice between gradual progress and a sudden, overwhelming action.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'There is no smoke without fire.' It is used to suggest that every consequence has a cause, or that a person wouldn't be facing trouble or accusations without some underlying reason or action.

This expression is used to imply that every effect has a cause, or that someone wouldn't be in trouble or facing consequences unless they had done something to provoke it. It is similar to the English proverb 'Where there's smoke, there's fire.'

This expression is used to describe someone who makes grand, empty promises or boasts about their capabilities, but only under the condition that someone else does the hard work first. It highlights a person's tendency to take credit for an outcome while contributing nothing to the effort required to reach it.

This proverb is used to question whether someone prefers to face troubles or tasks incrementally or all together in one go. It is often used in the context of discipline or consequences, asking if a person wants to be corrected for every small mistake or face one large punishment for everything combined.

If one does not make a mistake, the question of punishment does not arise. It is therefore necessary to avoid wrong conduct, in the first place.