ఏకులు పెడితే బుట్టలు చిరుగునా?

This proverb is used to emphasize making wise investments or spending money on things that appreciate in value. It compares buying clothes (which wear out and lose value) to buying livestock (which grows and produces profit), suggesting one should prioritize long-term growth over temporary material possessions.

This expression implies that noble birth or being born into a wealthy or virtuous family does not automatically guarantee that a person will possess good character or virtues. It emphasizes that character is determined by one's own nature and actions rather than lineage.

This expression is used to highlight when someone is being excessively cautious, fragile, or lazy. Cotton slivers (ekulu) are extremely light; if someone suggests that such a light weight could break a basket, it implies they are making ridiculous excuses to avoid work or are being unnecessarily fearful of a harmless situation.

Ineffectual measures.

This proverb is used to describe an impossible or highly improbable situation. It implies that if something inherently absurd or unnatural were to happen, the consequences would be equally ridiculous. It is often used to mock someone's unrealistic claims or to express deep skepticism about a task being completed by someone unqualified.

This proverb suggests that the human stomach and certain containers are surprisingly resilient. It is often used to imply that the body can handle a large meal without literal damage, or more broadly, that things designed for a specific capacity often have a natural elasticity or strength beyond appearances.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an attempt to hide a secret or a mistake backfires, resulting in it becoming public knowledge. It highlights that hidden matters often find a way to leak out despite one's best efforts to contain them.

This is a sarcastic or satirical expression used to describe a person who is perceived as extremely unlucky or bringing misfortune regardless of what they do. It is often used to mock superstitious beliefs or to highlight a 'no-win' situation where every action of a particular person is blamed for a disaster.

This proverb describes a gradual but certain downfall or the loss of one's livelihood and stability. It illustrates a step-by-step decline in prosperity where a person's situation goes from bad to worse, eventually ending in total ruin or nothingness (ashes). It is used to caution against mismanagement or to describe the unfortunate decay of a family's wealth.

This expression is used to advise someone that worrying or being anxious about a problem does not solve it. It emphasizes that constant worrying is futile and only action or time can heal difficulties. It is similar to the English sentiment 'Worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace.'

This proverb describes a situation where someone's kindness or humility is met with aggression or exploitation. It is used when an act of grace or respect is mistaken for weakness, leading the recipient to take undue advantage of the giver's goodness.