దయలేని అత్తకు దండం పెట్టినా తప్పే.

This proverb describes a 'no-win' situation or a dilemma where regardless of what you say or do, you will be blamed or criticized. It is typically used when dealing with extremely sensitive, irrational, or authoritative people who find fault in every action of a subordinate or younger person.

This expression describes extreme ingratitude or betrayal. It refers to a person who harms their benefactor or someone who has helped them in their time of need. It is used to condemn the act of biting the hand that feeds you.

This proverb describes a situation where two people who are supposed to help each other are both equally incompetent, lazy, or incapable. It is often used to mock a partnership or a household where no work gets done because neither party has the strength or will to perform their duties.

This expression refers to a situation where someone shows respect or obeys another person not out of genuine regard, but out of fear of the weapon or power they possess. It is used when a person's submission is forced by an immediate threat of violence or authority.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is showing arrogance or making a fuss over a person who is not present or a situation that does not exist. It highlights the pointlessness of showing off or being difficult when there is no one there to be affected by it.

This proverb highlights that just as the quality of a cloth depends on the thread count (punjam), the outcome of a conversation or legal matter can be manipulated by bribery. It suggests that truth or promises can be twisted if someone is paid off, implying that a person's word might only hold value because of a bribe rather than integrity.

This proverb highlights the efficacy of incentives. Just as a certain amount of yarn is required to weave a fabric, a bribe or a small favor is often used to get someone to speak in one's favor or to get a task done. It is used to describe how things are influenced by external motivations or materials.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone performs an action or gives a gift not out of genuine devotion or necessity, but simply because they had nothing better to do or it happened by chance. It highlights a lack of true intent behind an action.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is determined to find fault regardless of the actions taken. When a person is prejudiced or dislikes someone, even respectful or neutral behavior will be misinterpreted or criticized. It is used to highlight unfair bias and the impossibility of pleasing someone who has already made up their mind to be unhappy with you.

This expression is used to describe a person who acts out of ignorance or performs a task incorrectly because they lack knowledge of the proper procedures or timing. It highlights the futility of an action performed without understanding the context or the right way to do it.