గట్టివాడే గాని, కడుపు మాత్రము గుల్ల.

This expression refers to a person whose eyes are bigger than their stomach. It describes a situation where someone takes or orders a lot of food because it looks appealing, but they cannot actually finish it all because they get full quickly. It is used to caution against greed or wastefulness.

This proverb describes a state of extreme hunger or desperation where a person doesn't care about the quality, temperature, or condition of what is offered; they only care about satisfying their immediate, dire need. It is used to illustrate how necessity overrides preferences.

Anything is acceptable to one who is in want. Beggars must not be choosers. Hungry dogs will eat dirty puddings. A hungry ass eats any straw. ( Italian. )*

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 describe someone who appears strong, tough, or influential on the outside, but lacks substance, resources, or internal strength. It is often used to refer to people who maintain a grand facade while being financially or intellectually empty.

This expression is used to describe a person who appears strong, stubborn, or confident on the outside (the 'head') but lacks true substance, knowledge, or wealth on the inside (the 'stomach'). It can also refer to someone who is arrogant despite having no actual resources or merit.

This proverb is used to express that parents, although they love their children deeply, must eventually let them go and allow them to lead their own lives. It is often used in the context of a daughter getting married and leaving her parental home, implying that one cannot hold onto their children indefinitely out of affection.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something offered or available is excellent, but the recipient is unable to enjoy or utilize it due to their own limitations, health issues, or lack of capacity. It highlights that the quality of an external object doesn't matter if the internal condition is unfavorable.

This expression is used to describe a loud, chaotic, and senseless noise or a situation of utter confusion. It is often used to dismiss someone's shouting or an unorganized gathering as annoying and meaningless, much like the braying of a donkey.

This is a sarcastic expression used to mock someone's complete lack of good character. While it starts as a compliment (32 qualities signify perfection), the 'two missing' qualities are 'Sathyam' (Truth) and 'Shaucham' (Purity/Cleanliness), implying the person is a liar and a scoundrel.

* Continuanza diventa usanza.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something might be closely related to you or under your control, but the resources or assets they possess belong to someone else. It highlights the distinction between personal relationships and ownership of property, or a situation where one's authority is limited despite a close connection.