దరిద్రుడికి సద్ది కట్టిస్తే, ఊరి వెలుపల కుంటకాడనే భోంచేసి పోయినాడట.

This proverb is used sarcastically to describe people who lack foresight or patience despite being called 'wise'. It refers to someone who finishes a task or consumes resources prematurely, right at the start of a journey, without considering the future need or the distance remaining.

This proverb is used to describe a person who tells a series of lies to cover up their laziness or negligence. Instead of admitting they didn't do the task, they fabricate an elaborate story and cite unreliable witnesses when their lies are questioned. It highlights the absurdity of making excuses for failing to perform basic duties.

This expression is used to describe someone who acts with premature or excessive caution. It highlights the futility of trying to prepare for a major, long-term crisis (like a drought) with small, temporary measures (like cooked leftovers) that will likely spoil before they are even needed.

This expression highlights ironical or unfortunate traits that exacerbate a person's problems. It suggests that just as laziness (excessive sleep) is attributed to Shani, hunger is the constant companion of the poor. It is used to describe situations where people have excessive needs or habits that prevent them from overcoming their difficulties.

This proverb describes a person who tries to avoid work or delay a task by engaging in irrelevant, trivial, or unnecessary calculations. It is used to mock someone who makes excuses or acts foolishly instead of simply doing the job assigned to them.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where person who is already struggling with limited resources or misfortune ends up with more burdens or responsibilities that further complicate their life. It highlights the irony of how difficulties often seem to multiply for those who can least afford them.

This proverb describes a person plagued by persistent bad luck. It suggests that for someone truly unfortunate, their misery or lack of success follows them wherever they go, regardless of the opportunities or resources available at a new location.

This refers to the bad luck of an unfortunate person. When one is in misery, additional troubles come upon one and make one’s life more miserable.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that looks attractive or happy on the outside but is actually messy, corrupt, or unhappy on the inside. It highlights the contrast between outward appearances and the underlying reality.

This proverb is used to comment on how those with the least resources often face the most additional burdens or responsibilities. Historically, it reflects the observation that poverty and large families often went together, but in a modern context, it is used more broadly to describe a situation where someone who is already struggling is further overwhelmed by more problems.