ఏడు మెతుకులు తింటే ఏనుగంత సత్తువ

This proverb emphasizes that success or a good harvest depends on the strength and health of the roots or the foundation. In a broader sense, it means that if the basic preparation or the source is robust, the results will naturally be fruitful. It is used to suggest that one should focus on strengthening the core or the basics to achieve success.

This proverb describes a person who lacks basic necessities but indulges in unnecessary luxuries or shows off beyond their means. It is used to mock someone who maintains a false sense of status or vanity while suffering from extreme poverty or lacking essential resources.

This proverb is used to describe how there is always someone more extreme, greedy, or skilled than oneself. It serves as a reminder that no matter how big a person's actions or appetite (metaphorically) may be, they will eventually encounter someone who surpasses them in those very traits.

This expression is used to describe a situation or an asset (like a business, project, or luxury item) that yields high results or prestige but requires an equally high level of maintenance and expenditure. It signifies that big ventures come with big responsibilities and costs.

This proverb is used to describe someone who has committed massive crimes or blunders and views smaller offenses as insignificant. It can also refer to people with extreme habits or capabilities for whom minor challenges are trivial.

A thoroughly bad man won't stick at trifles.

This proverb is used to describe a person who handles massive tasks or challenges and finds small, trivial problems insignificant. It suggests that someone accustomed to grand or difficult things will not be bothered or satisfied by minor, petty matters. It is often used to mock someone trying to threaten or tempt a powerful person with something very small.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where people flock to someone who has wealth, power, or resources. Just as crows gather wherever food is scattered, opportunistic people will always surround someone who is willing to spend money or offer favors. It implies that followers or sycophants are easy to find as long as there is a personal benefit involved.

This expression describes a person who becomes overly proud or arrogant after receiving basic necessities or minor successes. It refers to people who forget their humble origins and display unnecessary attitude or ego once their immediate needs are satisfied.

This proverb is used to describe a person who pretends to be humble or restrained but is actually extremely greedy or excessive. It mocks someone who makes a show of making a tiny sacrifice while already taking nearly everything for themselves.

This expression is used to signify that when there are resources, opportunities, or money available, there will never be a shortage of people (often sycophants or opportunists) flocking to take advantage of them. It suggests that followers or takers are easily attracted by incentives.