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This expression suggests that certain rivalries or grudges held by powerful or stubborn individuals will only end in total destruction or extreme consequences. It is used to describe a situation where an enemy will not stop until they have achieved complete revenge, implying that one should be cautious of making enemies with those in positions of authority or those who harbor deep-seated resentment.

This proverb is used to describe how young children are often so active or oblivious to their environment that they don't seem to feel the cold, much like an inanimate object (a stool leg). It is often said by elders when they see kids playing outside in the cold without proper clothing.

This expression refers to 'Ostrich Policy' or self-delusion. It describes a situation where someone ignores an obvious problem or danger by pretending it doesn't exist, foolishly believing that if they can't see the threat, the threat can't see them.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing that precious, vulnerable, or essential things (like babies or food sources) need constant protection from jealousy or negative energy. It is used to advise caution and safeguarding of one's most valued assets.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is an overwhelming mismatch in strength or capability between two sides. It suggests that comparing the two is futile because one clearly dominates the other, often used in a sarcastic or dismissive tone regarding a one-sided competition.

This expression is used to describe a person who is smarter, more cunning, or more powerful than someone who is already considered clever or formidable. It is the equivalent of the English saying 'to meet one's match' or 'there is always a bigger fish.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task or a favor for someone else that is completely unnecessary, irrelevant, or disproportionate to their needs. It highlights an act of misplaced effort or a 'remedy' that doesn't fit the recipient.

This expression is used to criticize someone who uses the same approach or logic for two completely different or opposing situations. It highlights that one cannot treat a joyous, auspicious occasion (like a wedding) and a solemn, inauspicious event (like a funeral) with the same set of rules or methods.

This proverb describes the common human tendency to over-prepare or spend excessively on a first-time experience or first-born child out of excitement, only to become indifferent, neglectful, or exhausted of resources by the second time. It highlights inconsistency in care and the waning of initial enthusiasm over time.

This proverb highlights the loss of self-respect often experienced by a man who moves into his wife's parental home (Illarikam). It suggests that living in poverty or isolation (Mularikam) while maintaining one's dignity is far superior to the dependency and potential humiliation faced when living under the roof of in-laws.