ఇల్లు వెళ్లిపోరా నంబీ అంటే, నా మాన్యము ఎక్కడ అని అడిగినాడట

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks patience or common sense. It refers to someone who is so close to their destination or a source of information that they could easily find out the truth themselves, yet they choose to ask others for the answer prematurely. It highlights unnecessary anxiety or a foolish shortcut.

This proverb highlights two things that are always ready or desirable. A 'washed mouth' refers to a clean mouth ready to eat, and an 'asking child' refers to a child who is curious, expressive, or communicative about their needs, which is considered a sign of healthy development and clarity.

This proverb describes an extremely lazy person who looks for excuses or demands unnecessary help even for the smallest and easiest of tasks. It is used to mock someone who overcomplicates a simple job to avoid doing it themselves.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is suffering from extreme poverty or starvation. In the story, the swelling is due to malnutrition (dropsy), but the onlooker mistakenly thinks the man is wealthy and asking about market rates. It highlights a tragic irony where a person's visible distress is misinterpreted as a sign of prosperity or involvement in trade.

This expression describes a person who thick-skinnedly ignores a clear rejection or an order to leave, instead pretending they were invited to stay for a celebration. It is used to mock someone who is unwelcome but refuses to take the hint or is intentionally being stubborn and naive to serve their own interest.

This proverb describes a stubborn person who refuses to change their inherent nature or bad habits, even if it costs them their most important relationships or well-being. It is used to highlight that a person's basic temperament is often unchangeable, regardless of the consequences.

* Chi ha testa di vetro non faocia a' sass. † Il cico non des giudicar del colori.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks legitimate authority or external validation and instead relies on self-proclamations or self-awarded honors. It mocks those who boast about achievements or titles they have unilaterally claimed without any basis in truth or merit.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is so unlucky, ill-omened, or troublesome that their mere absence is considered a great favor. It refers to a person whose presence is believed to bring bad luck or obstacles, so the best contribution they can make to an event is simply staying away.

This proverb describes a person who is completely detached or indifferent to a situation because they have no personal stake or property at risk. It is used to remark on individuals who remain unconcerned about a general disaster or collective loss because their own minimal belongings are safe, or to describe those who prioritize their small interests over a major catastrophe affecting others.

This expression is used to tell someone not to take petty insults or mockery to heart. It implies that verbal taunting doesn't cause physical damage or lessen one's value, suggesting that one should ignore such trivial behavior instead of getting offended.