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This expression refers to an extremely stingy, ruthless, or destructive person who leaves nothing behind. It describes someone who exploits a resource or situation to the very last bit without any regard for future use or mercy, often used to characterize a person's extreme greed or harsh nature.

This proverb describes a situation where someone makes plans or celebrates an outcome before it has actually happened or before the necessary conditions are met. It is similar to the English expression 'Counting your chickens before they hatch.' It is used to caution against over-anticipation or premature planning.

Boil not the pap before the child is born. * Tre lo sanno, tutti lo sanno. † Secret de deux, secret de Dieu; secret de trois, secret de tous.

This expression is used to describe a state of absolute comfort, ease, or luxury where a person doesn't have to perform any physical labor or face any hardships. It literally suggests a life so stable and smooth that even the liquid in one's stomach remains undisturbed.

This proverb refers to a situation where someone makes a self-centered or paradoxical promise. It describes an individual who asks for help to survive a crisis first, claiming they will be in a position to help their savior only after their own safety is secured. It is often used to highlight selfishness or the irony of a weak person promising to protect a stronger one.

This expression means that genuine affection or love cannot be forced or manufactured if it doesn't exist naturally. It is used when someone's display of care feels fake or when emphasizing that true feelings must come from within.

This is a popular Telugu saying regarding money or savings. It means that if you save and protect your money while it is accumulating, that wealth will eventually grow to a point where it provides financial security and protects you during your difficult times or old age.

This proverb highlights that minor or superficial efforts do not provide true satisfaction or results. Just as light snacks (flattened rice) don't feel like a complete meal until one feels full, a task is only considered truly finished when the desired impact or heavy lifting is achieved. It is used to describe situations where someone expects big results from very little effort.

This expression is used to describe a hypocritical or deceitful person who speaks very sweetly and kindly to your face but harbors malicious intentions or plans to harm you behind your back. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'A wolf in sheep's clothing'.

This proverb highlights skepticism towards someone's long-term commitment or reliability when they failed to show effort or capability during the initial, crucial stages of a relationship or project. It is used to suggest that if someone cannot handle small or foundational responsibilities, they cannot be trusted with life-long or larger ones.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is searching for something that they already possess or is right in front of them. It highlights absent-mindedness or overlooking the obvious.