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This proverb emphasizes stability, loyalty, or the necessity of sticking to one's source of livelihood. It suggests that one should find contentment and survive within the environment or resource that sustains them, rather than wandering off or being ungrateful to their source of support.

This proverb highlights contrasting lifestyles or work ethics. It describes someone who is always active, spontaneous, or ready to move instantly like a deer, versus someone who is lazy, sedentary, or falls asleep instantly wherever they land like a pig. It is often used to comment on someone's restless nature or their extreme laziness.

This expression is used to describe a person who has completely lost their sense of shame or self-respect in pursuit of a goal. It implies that a person initially cast aside their dignity to get something done, and now they are entirely indifferent to criticism or social embarrassment.

This is a common Telugu proverb used to describe the lives of daily wage laborers or poor people. It means that one must work hard every single day just to afford a meal. If they stop working for even a day, they will go hungry. It highlights a hand-to-mouth existence where survival depends entirely on continuous physical labor.

This proverb is used to describe an uncertain situation where it is unclear if a person achieved their goal or had to settle for a poor alternative. It highlights a state of ambiguity regarding whether a task was completed successfully or ended in a compromise.

This proverb highlights the importance of money for even the smallest tasks or necessities. It suggests that without financial resources, one's ability to act or progress in the world is severely limited, emphasizing that money is a fundamental requirement for basic transactions.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's bad luck or problems follow them regardless of where they go or what changes they make. It implies that certain hardships are inevitable due to fate or circumstances, and one cannot escape their troubles simply by changing locations.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one must accept whatever is provided by the person in charge or the skilled worker, as there is no other choice or alternative available. It highlights the monopoly or the final authority of the creator over the quality and form of the end product in specific circumstances.

This proverb emphasizes social consensus and the power of the majority. It suggests that a path becomes established only when many people follow it, and a statement gains the weight of truth or law when it is widely accepted by the community. It is used to describe following traditions or acknowledging public opinion.

This proverb highlights the importance of financial resources even for the smallest tasks. 'Rooka' refers to a small coin or money, and 'Poka' refers to a betel nut. It means that without basic capital or money, one cannot initiate any business or fulfill even minor needs.