దొడ్డివాకిట దయ్యాన్ని తరిమివేస్తే, తలవాకిట వచ్చి నిలబడిందట

This expression is used to describe a person who is stingy even with basic, low-cost necessities. It implies that if someone is unwilling to help with a small or essential favor (like giving water to a thirsty person), it is foolish to expect them to do something big or generous (like providing a grand meal). It is used to highlight the character of a miser or an unreliable person.

This expression is used to express grief or irony when a virtuous person passes away or faces misfortune while those with bad character continue to thrive. It reflects the philosophical observation that death often claims the righteous unexpectedly or unfairly.

This expression means that it is easy to admire or criticize something complex and dangerous from a safe distance. It is used to suggest that one can truly appreciate the magnitude of a situation only when they are not directly endangered or overwhelmed by it, or conversely, that one's perspective is limited when they haven't actually entered the 'waters' of the experience.

This proverb is used to describe someone who fails to do their basic duty or provide help, but instead causes trouble or behaves aggressively. It highlights the irony of someone being useless in a positive sense but active in a negative or harmful way.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of using the right approach or tools for a task. It suggests that success comes from following the natural and practical way of doing things, whereas arrogance, overthinking, or using the wrong methods will prevent even the smallest progress.

This proverb emphasizes the value of hard work and active involvement. It suggests that results or insights are only gained when one is willing to work hard (bend down), whereas someone who remains idle or disconnected from the task will gain nothing and understand nothing. It is used to criticize laziness or a lack of practical effort.

This proverb serves as a warning that if you try to defame or insult someone honorable, or if you act maliciously against someone superior, the consequences of your actions will ultimately come back to harm your own reputation.

* Qui crache contre le ciel, il lui tombe sur la tête. † Quien al cielo escupe, en la cara le cae.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unknowingly or foolishly seeks protection or places their trust in the very person who intends to harm or rob them. It signifies an act of extreme negligence or lack of common sense.

This proverb implies that for a person who possesses the necessary skills or expertise in a particular field, no challenge is too daunting or insurmountable. It is used to emphasize that competence and confidence can overcome any difficulty.

This expression describes a futile or counterproductive action. It refers to a situation where one tries to guard or protect something by being in a place where the danger is already present or inevitable. It implies that the effort is useless because the 'thief' (problem) is already right there or the setup is ill-conceived.