ఏ కాలు జారినా, పిల్లకే మోసము.

This proverb is used to describe people who are already lazy or incompetent and use any minor mishap or external circumstance as a convenient excuse to avoid work or justify their failure.

This proverb is used to describe a person who tries to cover up their mistakes or accidents by attributing them to divine will or some noble cause. It mocks the hypocrisy of justifying a failure or a clumsy act as if it were a pre-planned or spiritual event.

This proverb suggests that a person who lacks self-respect or a sense of honor is rarely disappointed or deceived because they do not have high standards or expectations to be betrayed. It is often used to criticize someone who lacks the courage to stand up for themselves, implying that while they might stay safe, they lack dignity.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is already lazy or incapable and uses any small mishap or external circumstance as a convenient excuse to stop working or avoid their responsibilities. It suggests that the person was looking for a reason to fail or quit all along.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is worrying about minor losses or secondary gains when their primary investment or entire foundation is already being destroyed. It highlights a lack of perspective or a failure to realize the gravity of a total loss.

This proverb emphasizes the gravity of words spoken by mature individuals. Just as a physical fall can permanently disable a child's future, a person of status or age who speaks carelessly or fails to keep their word loses all respect and credibility in society. It highlights that responsibility and verbal integrity are the foundation of a meaningful life.

This proverb emphasizes the permanence of spoken words. While a physical fall or slip can be recovered from, words spoken carelessly or hurtfully cannot be retracted once they are out. It is used as a caution to think carefully before speaking.

* Mieux vaut glisser du pied que de la langue. † Palabra y piedra suele no tiene vuelta.

This proverb emphasizes the permanence of spoken words. While a physical fall (slipping your foot) causes temporary injury that can heal, a slip of the tongue (speaking thoughtlessly or hurtful words) can cause irreparable damage to relationships and reputation. It serves as a warning to think carefully before speaking.

This proverb is used to describe a pair or a match where both parties are equally flawed, aged, or past their prime. It implies that people often find partners or associates who are at a similar level of disadvantage or condition as themselves. It is used in a derogatory or mocking sense to point out that 'like meets like' in suboptimal situations.

This expression is used to highlight that charms, superstitions, or shortcuts cannot replace actual effort or the natural, essential cause of an outcome. It serves as a sarcastic retort to those who rely solely on rituals or superficial solutions instead of addressing the core requirements of a task.