దున్నే రోజులలో దేశం మీద పోయి కోత రోజులలో కొడవలి పట్టుకొని వచ్చినాడట.

This expression means that the capacity for human excellence (virtue) and human depravity (vice) is universal. It emphasizes that good and evil are not restricted to any specific culture, nation, or ethnicity, but are common traits found across humanity.

This expression refers to a situation where two parties are equally indifferent or have failed to fulfill their mutual obligations. It is often used to describe a relationship where neither person cares for the other, or to point out that since one person didn't perform a certain action, the other didn't react either.

This expression describes a person who strategically chooses their position to avoid responsibility or danger. Among monitor lizards (which are slow/harmless), they act like a leader (the head), but among dangerous snakes, they act like the tail to stay inconspicuous and safe. It refers to someone who is opportunistic or cowardly, changing their status based on the company they are in.

This proverb describes a situation where one's high expectations or grand dreams contrast sharply with a harsh or disappointing reality. It is used when someone's lofty plans result in a complete failure or when real-life outcomes are the opposite of what was envisioned.

This expression is used to describe someone who refers to their own family members or close relatives in a roundabout, distant, or overly formal way instead of using the direct relationship. In this case, the 'daughter-in-law's husband' is actually the speaker's own son. It highlights an absurd or unnecessarily complicated way of identifying someone familiar.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who avoids hard work or responsibilities during the difficult phases but shows up to claim a share or participate once the benefits are ready. It highlights laziness, lack of foresight, or opportunistic behavior.

This proverb describes a situation where there is no progress or conclusion in a matter. It refers to a stalemate or a lack of definitive action between two parties, where one person doesn't fulfill their duty/promise and the other doesn't react or provide the expected outcome. It signifies a state of perpetual stagnation or indifference.

Said by a wife who hated her husband.

This expression is used to signify that the current bad times or difficult circumstances are temporary and will eventually pass. It is often used as a way to counsel patience or to express hope that a period of injustice or suffering is nearing its end.

This expression is used to emphasize procrastination or the uncertainty of the future. It highlights that people often delay tasks by saying 'tomorrow', but since 'tomorrow' never actually arrives (as it becomes 'today'), one should act immediately. It is commonly used to advise someone against stalling or to point out that life is unpredictable.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person in need seeks help from someone who is in an even worse or more desperate condition. It highlights the irony of expecting assistance from those who lack the means to support themselves.