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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to do a good deed or help others, but instead of receiving gratitude or success, they end up getting into trouble or facing negative consequences themselves.

This expression is used to mock someone who boasts about having complete knowledge or mastery over a subject, often used in a sarcastic context when the person's actions or actual knowledge suggest otherwise. It highlights overconfidence and pretentious behavior regarding one's learning.

This expression means that the character, behavior, and values of a leader directly influence the conduct and morality of the people they lead. It is used to suggest that the subjects of a kingdom or the members of an organization will mirror the qualities of their head.

This expression is used to describe a multi-talented individual who excels in various skills or roles. 'Gavayya' refers to a master singer, and 'Raghavayya' represents a skilled percussionist. It highlights how a person can adapt and perform brilliantly depending on the task at hand.

This expression is used to describe money or resources that were acquired easily (without effort) and were subsequently lost or spent just as easily. It conveys the idea of 'Easy come, easy go'—implying that one doesn't feel much regret over losing something they didn't work hard to earn.

This expression is used when someone tries to help others or do something virtuous, but ends up facing unexpected trouble or negative consequences as a result of their kindness. It is similar to the English saying, 'No good deed goes unpunished.'

This proverb emphasizes that one cannot escape the consequences of their actions (karma) simply by performing religious rituals or taking holy dips in sacred rivers. It is used to suggest that fate or the results of one's past deeds are inevitable and must be faced regardless of external purification acts.

This proverb means that one's righteous deeds and moral conduct will act as a shield and save them from danger or misfortune in critical times. It is used to encourage ethical behavior, suggesting that being good eventually leads to being protected by one's own karma.

This proverb describes a situation where an endeavor or institution fails to achieve its primary purpose while the person in charge prospers. It is commonly used to criticize scenarios where a student's knowledge diminishes despite the teacher's growth in wealth, or more broadly, when a project fails but the manager benefits personally.

This expression emphasizes the importance of impartiality and integrity. It means that one should uphold justice and speak the truth regardless of personal relationships or family ties. Even when a close relative is involved, one must not be biased and should always side with what is right and ethical.