ఎద్దు పొడుస్తుందని తన్నే గుర్రం చాటు చేరినట్లు.

This expression is used to remind people that no matter how powerful, clever, or skilled they think they are, there is always someone more capable or superior to them. It is a warning against arrogance and a reminder that every expert has a master.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a useless or irrelevant action expecting a beneficial outcome. It highlights the futility of putting effort into something that does not change the fundamental nature of the problem or result in the desired reward.

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'Too many cooks spoil the broth.' It suggests that when too many people are involved in a single task, conflicting opinions and lack of coordination lead to failure or poor results.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people naturally gravitate towards a source of profit, help, or abundance. Just as birds gather at a 'chelama' (a small pit of water dug in a dried-up riverbed) during dry times, people flock to those who have wealth or resources.

This proverb is used to criticize people who misuse their power, influence, or status to harass or insult others. It implies that having the capability or strength to do something does not give one the right to act unfairly or cross boundaries.

This proverb describes the behavior of ungrateful people who forget the help they received once their purpose is served. It is used to criticize someone who turns against their benefactor or helper as soon as they are out of danger or have achieved their goal.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely uncooperative or stubborn, giving nonsensical or defiant answers to every suggestion. It is used to mock someone who deliberately acts difficult or makes strange excuses to avoid doing what is asked of them, regardless of the situation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is betrayed or harmed by a person they have nurtured, helped, or protected. It is similar to the English expression 'biting the hand that feeds you.' It highlights the irony and pain of facing ingratitude from those closest to us.

This expression is used to describe a person who shows ingratitude or picks a fight with someone who helped them through a crisis, once the danger has passed and they no longer need that help. It highlights the behavior of being selfish and ungrateful.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone, in an attempt to escape one problem or danger, seeks help from an even worse or more unreliable source. It highlights the foolishness of choosing a remedy that is as bad as or worse than the original trouble.