దాసరివా జంగమవా అంటే, ముందరి వూరికొద్దీ అన్నాడట

This proverb suggests that one's lifestyle or standard of living is dictated by their wealth, just as a wife's happiness and status in traditional society were often seen as a reflection of her husband's well-being and treatment of her. It is used to explain that outward appearances and behaviors are usually a result of one's underlying circumstances or the support they receive.

This proverb is used to tell people to mind their own business or to highlight that a particular piece of news or event has no relevance or benefit to the person reacting to it. It mocks those who get unnecessarily excited or involved in matters that do not concern them.

This expression is used to describe a situation of mutual stubbornness or reciprocal indifference. It highlights a tit-for-tat attitude where one party refuses to cooperate or show interest simply because the other party did the same first. It is often used to mock petty pride or a lack of initiative in resolving conflicts.

This proverb is used to mock someone who puts on a grand act or maintains a high social status for show, but in reality, lacks the financial means to support it. It highlights the gap between outward pretension and inner poverty.

This expression is used to highlight symmetry, reciprocity, or equality in relationships or situations. It implies that if one party expects respect, effort, or a certain distance from another, the same applies in return. It is often used to remind someone that a relationship is a two-way street or to point out a redundant or obvious comparison.

Six of one and half a dozen of the other.

This proverb suggests that one's lifestyle or luxuries are proportional to their wealth, and a woman's status or happiness is often reflected through her husband's success and behavior. It is used to describe how external circumstances dictate the level of comfort or prestige one enjoys.

This expression describes a situation where someone gives an irrelevant, nonsensical, or rhyming answer to a question instead of providing the actual information requested. It highlights a lack of connection between the question asked and the response given, often used when someone is being evasive or is completely lost in conversation.

This proverb describes a person who is completely detached or indifferent to a situation because they have no personal stake or property at risk. It is used to remark on individuals who remain unconcerned about a general disaster or collective loss because their own minimal belongings are safe, or to describe those who prioritize their small interests over a major catastrophe affecting others.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or nonsensical answer to a specific question, or when there is a complete lack of communication/understanding between two people. It highlights a disconnect where the response has nothing to do with the query.

This proverb signifies that the quality or quantity of an outcome is directly proportional to the resources or effort invested. Just as the size of a bread depends on how much dough you have, or the strength of an animal depends on how well it is fed, the results of any work depend on the input provided.