గొంతెమ్మ కోరికలు ఎండమావుల నీళ్లు.

This expression is used to describe pursuing something that is non-existent, illusory, or impossible to achieve. Just as one cannot find or fetch water from a mirage (optical illusion), it refers to wasted efforts on deceptive goals.

This expression warns that the favor or friendship of powerful people is often fickle and temporary. It is used to suggest that one should not overly rely on the patronage of superiors, as their affection can change in an instant.

This expression refers to endless, unrealistic, or extravagant demands that are difficult or impossible to fulfill. It is used to describe someone who keeps asking for more and more without any practical consideration or limit.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is willing to show extreme gratitude, humility, or even subservience as long as their objective or desire is met. It often implies a practical or opportunistic approach where the ends justify the means of showing excessive respect.

This expression refers to excessive, unrealistic, or unattainable desires. It is used to describe someone who asks for things far beyond their reach or merit, often compared to building castles in the air.

This expression is used when someone we love and care for deeply ends up causing us significant trouble, pain, or destruction. It highlights the irony and betrayal felt when a person who was expected to be a source of joy or support turns into a source of misery. It is often used in familial contexts or situations where personal affection led to a regrettable outcome.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is seemingly well-off or resourceful seeks help from someone who has much less than them. It highlights irony, poor management, or the hypocrisy of those who possess plenty but still rely on others.

This proverb is used to illustrate that we should not lower ourselves to the level of someone who has wronged us or behave foolishly in an attempt to get revenge. If a shoe pinches or 'bites' the foot, it is illogical to bite back a leather bag (the material source). It emphasizes maintaining one's dignity and choosing sensible reactions over impulsive, retaliatory ones.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's greed or aspirations grow exponentially while their actual luck or resources are dwindling. It serves as a warning against having unrealistic desires that are far beyond one's current means or fate.

This proverb highlights the value of resilience and experience. Just as seeds dried and hardened through many summers become tough enough to survive severe droughts, people who have faced and overcome numerous hardships gain the strength and wisdom to withstand any future adversity.