ఇద్దరు పెద్దమనుషులు ఎదురుపడితే మూడు దారులు, ఒక పెద్దమనిషి ఇంకొక మూర్ఖుడు ఎదురుపడితే రెండు దార్లు, ఇద్దరూ మూర్ఖులైతే ఒకే దారి.

This expression is used to describe doing something randomly, recklessly, or excessively in all directions. It often describes a flurry of actions like scolding someone continuously, hitting someone repeatedly, or spending money lavishly without a plan.

This expression is used to highlight hypocrisy. It describes a person who preaches strict rules, values, or traditions to others but ignores them when it comes to their own personal gain or basic needs. It suggests that even those who act superior or disciplined are ultimately driven by the same basic desires or self-interest as everyone else.

This expression describes a person who lacks focus, loyalty, or a specific plan, and instead accepts or settles for the very first person or option they encounter. It is used to criticize someone's lack of discrimination, poor decision-making, or desperation in choosing alternatives.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no clear authority, hierarchy, or organization because everyone involved considers themselves to be in charge. It is often applied to chaotic events where everyone is giving orders but no one is following them.

This is a satirical proverb used to mock people who take pride in useless, burdensome, or shameful possessions. It describes a man boasting about things that actually drain his resources or health (a cart to maintain, mistresses to support, and a medical condition) as if they were symbols of status. It is used to critique someone's misplaced priorities or false sense of prestige.

One may give a noble speech, even if one is financially poor. The nobility of one does not depend on one’s wealth or the lack of it.

This proverb highlights that the flaws or misdeeds of influential, wealthy, or high-status individuals are often hidden from public view or suppressed by their reputation. It is used to describe how power and status can mask hypocrisy and dishonesty.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy, incompetent, or dependent. It suggests that such a person is a burden to everyone around them—one person has to constantly push or pull them to do anything, while another is left to lament their hopeless state. It highlights the frustration of those who have to support someone who lacks initiative.

This is a traditional superstition or old wives' tale (sameta) that lists specific encounters believed to be bad omens. Historically used to describe perceived ill-luck when starting a journey or a new task, it reflects ancient social prejudices and folk beliefs regarding luck and animal encounters.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of having an experienced or wise person at the helm. It suggests that without a wise leader (a big head) to guide and make decisions, simply holding a position of authority or seniority (elderliness) is not enough to manage a family or a group effectively.