ఇయ్యగల ఇప్పించగల అయ్యలకేగాక మూతిమీసం అన్యులకేలా

This proverb is used to signify that certain attributes or qualities are essential to define a person's character or identity. Just as a mustache was traditionally seen as a mark of masculinity and dignity for a man, specific virtues or traits are what give value to an individual's personality.

This proverb is used to warn that being overly familiar or careless with something potentially dangerous—just because it is 'ours' or familiar—can lead to harm. It highlights that certain things (like fire, power, or laws) maintain their inherent nature regardless of our relationship with them, and one must maintain a respectful distance or caution.

This proverb is a warning against wasting resources or showing hospitality to unknown, transient, or unworthy people (strangers) while neglecting one's own family or those who are truly deserving. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your own responsibilities and family before trying to please random outsiders who have no lasting connection to you.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an individual is surrounded by people who are constantly gossiping or leaking secrets. In traditional village settings, the washerman (Chakali) and the barber (Mangali) visited every household and were known to be the primary sources of local news and gossip. Having them as close relatives implies that one's private matters will never remain secret and will be broadcast to the entire community.

This expression describes someone who makes a permanent or disproportionately large sacrifice for a very temporary or short-term benefit. It is used to caution against impulsive decisions where the loss outweighs the gain of a fleeting event.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts a task they are not familiar with or lack expertise in, resulting in a self-inflicted disaster or unintended negative consequences. It emphasizes the importance of skill and practice before attempting complex or risky actions.

This proverb highlights that being overly familiar or biased toward someone/something close to you does not exempt you from the negative consequences of their harmful nature. It is used to warn that even if someone is 'our own person', their bad behavior or mistakes will still cause trouble, and one must maintain a safe distance or exercise caution regardless of the relationship.

This proverb is used to say that certain luxuries or items are only useful to those who have the means or the situation to use them. It highlights the irrelevance of providing something to someone who cannot benefit from it due to their circumstances, often used in a sarcastic or blunt manner to describe misplaced efforts.

This proverb is used to describe limited or superficial generosity. It refers to a person who is willing to give away small, insignificant things (like loincloths) but refuses to part with anything of real value (like full sarees). It is applied when someone claims to be charitable but sets strict, convenient limits on their help.

This expression means that while you can silence an individual or hide a secret from one person, you cannot stop the entire world from talking or gossip from spreading. It is used to suggest that public opinion is beyond anyone's control.

* Homme chiche janala riche.