కాకి గూట్లో కోకిల పిల్ల రెక్కలు రాగానే ఎగిరిపోతుంది

This proverb is used to emphasize that an object's or person's inherent nature cannot be changed just because of outward similarities or pretension. Just as an onion's smell prevents it from being a jasmine, and a crow's appearance doesn't make it a melodic cuckoo, intrinsic traits define true character.

This proverb emphasizes the value of hard work and the consequences of laziness. It means that an idle body or mind will decay and waste away (like wood eaten by termites), whereas a person who works hard stays active, strong, and radiates energy or productivity (symbolized by heat).

This expression is used to sarcastically describe someone who is extremely lazy, fragile, or prone to making excuses to avoid even the smallest amount of physical or mental effort. It highlights a person's tendency to exaggerate their exhaustion over trivial tasks.

This expression is used to describe a person who is living or growing up in an environment where they do not truly belong, or among people who are not their own. It often implies a situation where someone's true identity or superior talents are hidden or misplaced within a common or mismatched setting, just as a cuckoo bird lays its eggs in a crow's nest to be raised by the crow.

The suggestion is that for the parents the ugly child is not ugly but very lovable. It is the unbounded love of parents for their offspring that is highlighted here.

This expression is used to describe a natural or harmonious sequence of events where everything happens as it should at the right time. It signifies the onset of a beautiful season or a positive change, often used metaphorically to indicate that good times or expected outcomes have finally manifested.

This expression is used to indicate that someone's time is up, or they have reached the end of their rope. It often implies that someone's mischievous deeds or a specific phase of their life/work is coming to an end, or that they are finally caught or cornered.

He is on his last legs.

This expression is used to describe a situation where new problems or unwanted disturbances arise immediately after completing a significant task or achieving success. It suggests that every new venture brings its own set of inevitable challenges or parasites.

This proverb is used to describe how external appearances or sounds can be deceptive regarding a person's true nature or courage. While the crow has a harsh voice and plain appearance, it is bold and resilient; conversely, the cuckoo, despite its sweet and melodious song, is timid and even lays its eggs in other birds' nests because it lacks the courage to raise its own young.

This expression is used to describe a situation where much bigger or more powerful entities are failing or being swept away by a crisis, making the problems of smaller, insignificant entities seem trivial. It implies that if the giants cannot survive a situation, the small ones don't even stand a chance or aren't worth mentioning.