గడ్డ తిన్నా కంపే, పాయ తిన్నా కంపే.

This expression refers to an extremely stingy, ruthless, or destructive person who leaves nothing behind. It describes someone who exploits a resource or situation to the very last bit without any regard for future use or mercy, often used to characterize a person's extreme greed or harsh nature.

This proverb suggests that money or resources spent within the family or on its assets are never truly lost. Just as feeding the household's chickens eventually benefits the family (through eggs or meat), food eaten by the family members contributes to the strength and well-being of the household itself. It is used to justify internal expenses that might otherwise seem like a loss.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task that is completely useless, unproductive, or yields no benefit despite significant effort. Just as husk has no nutritional value for a donkey, the action described is a waste of time and energy.

This expression highlights that even a simple or poor meal (represented by the common sour leaf Gongura) eaten at one's own home/birthplace is far more satisfying and comforting than a rich feast (represented by the sweet Kheer) served at an unfamiliar or foreign place. It emphasizes the value of belonging, freedom, and the emotional comfort of home over material luxury elsewhere.

This proverb is used to describe situations where the negative consequences or the bad reputation remain the same regardless of the magnitude or nature of the act. It implies that once a person is associated with a bad habit or a wrongdoing, people will judge them equally whether they did something small or something large.

This expression highlights that hunger is the best sauce. It implies that when someone is genuinely hungry, the specific side dishes or quality of food do not matter as much as the satisfaction of eating. It is used to describe a situation where necessity or intense desire makes even the simplest thing seem wonderful.

This expression is used to describe someone who has done a lot of work or exerted significant effort, but for a result that is completely useless or worthless. It highlights the futility of an action where the quantity of effort does not match the quality of the outcome.

This proverb is used to describe a person with an insatiable appetite or a bottomless pit for a stomach. It refers to a situation where no matter how much someone is given or how much they consume, they act as if they have received nothing at all or remain unsatisfied.

This proverb is used to describe a person with an insatiable appetite or someone who is never satisfied no matter how much they receive. It figuratively refers to a situation where a massive amount of effort or resources are consumed, yet the result remains as if nothing was done at all.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone endures something highly unpleasant or shameful just to satisfy their greed or achieve a selfish gain. It highlights the irony of tolerating something disgusting for the sake of material benefit.