ఎద్దుల వెంబడే తాళ్లు.

This proverb suggests that bad luck or haunting consequences follow those who commit crimes or wrongdoings. It is used to describe how a person's guilt or the repercussions of their actions shadow them wherever they go, implying that one cannot escape the internal or external 'demons' created by their own misdeeds.

This proverb implies that the person who enjoys the benefit or indulges in a habit must also bear the associated costs or consequences. It is used to suggest that responsibility lies with the consumer or the person actively involved in an activity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone lends a valuable item to another person but remains so anxious about its safety that they end up constantly monitoring or chasing after the borrower. It highlights the regret or burden that comes with lending something precious to an unreliable or careless person.

This proverb suggests that bad luck or haunting consequences follow those who commit wrongdoings. Even a person as cunning or elusive as a thief cannot escape the supernatural or psychological repercussions (guilt or bad karma) of their actions.

This proverb describes a streak of extreme bad luck. It is used when a person who is already suffering or in a poor state attempts to improve their situation or do a simple task, only to be met with an even bigger, unexpected disaster that makes things worse.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person who is already poor or struggling is burdened by someone even worse off. It highlights the irony of a needy person being followed by someone seeking help from them, despite having nothing to give.

This proverb highlights that certain tasks require discipline, guidance, and constant presence to yield results. Just as education is difficult to acquire without a structured school environment, farming cannot be successful if the farmer does not personally supervise or attend to the fields. It is used to emphasize the importance of direct involvement and systematic effort in any endeavor.

This expression means that one trouble often brings another, or that bad actions attract bad company and consequences. It is used to describe a situation where a person who is already doing something wrong (the thief) is pursued by even greater misfortune or fear (the ghost).

This proverb describes a situation where someone provides a valuable resource or favor to another, but then becomes so anxious or overbearing about its care that they end up constantly hovering over the recipient. It is used to illustrate how excessive strings attached to a favor can make the help more burdensome than beneficial for both parties.

This expression describes a situation where someone blindly follows or agrees with someone else without thinking for themselves. It refers to a person who lacks an original opinion and simply mimics or supports whatever a more dominant person says or does, often in a submissive or sycophantic manner.