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This proverb is used to describe a situation where an experienced person or someone who arrived early is neglected or treated with indifference, while a newcomer or a later arrival receives excessive attention, special treatment, or pampered care. It highlights the irony of human nature where novelty is often valued over experience or seniority.

This proverb is used to describe a person who approaches someone for help or with a specific purpose but hesitates to speak their mind or hides their true intentions due to shyness, false pride, or unnecessary secrecy. It highlights the irony of wanting something while being too secretive to ask for it.

This expression is used to advise someone against dwelling on the past or mourning over things that cannot be changed. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'There is no use crying over spilled milk.' It encourages focusing on the future instead of wasting energy on past mistakes or misfortunes.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'no use crying over spilled milk.' It suggests that once something has happened, worrying or crying about it is futile; instead, one should focus on the future or find a solution.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone approaches another person for help or a favor but is too hesitant, shy, or secretive to state their actual need. It highlights the irony of intending to ask for something while concealing the very tool or reason needed to receive it.

Poverty and pride.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where an attempt to make a profit or gain an advantage has instead resulted in a heavy loss, physical punishment, or a stinging slap. It implies that the outcome was the opposite of what was desired.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where instead of gaining a profit, one ends up suffering a loss or receiving a blow (physically or metaphorically). It is used when an expected benefit turns into a painful consequence or a 'slap in the face'.

This proverb describes a situation where the cost, investment, or loss incurred in a venture is significantly higher than the actual profit gained. It is used to criticize poor financial decisions or tasks where the effort outweighs the benefit.

This proverb is equivalent to the English expression 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted' or 'crying over spilled milk.' It describes a situation where someone tries to take precautions or find a solution only after the damage has already been done. It is used to emphasize that foresight is better than hindsight.

This expression is used to describe a situation where things are progressing very easily, naturally, or without any resistance. Just as walking downhill requires little effort, it signifies a smooth and effortless process.