కాలిన గుడిసెకు పీకిన వాసమే లాభం.

This proverb refers to things that are fragile, poorly constructed, or temporary. It describes a situation where something looks complete but lacks structural integrity, suggesting that even a small problem or a single 'blow' can completely destroy it. It is used to caution against superficial fixes or weak foundations.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who desires luxuries far beyond their means or status. It highlights the mismatch between one's basic living conditions and their extravagant demands.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a newcomer or a later arrival displaces, dominates, or destroys the original inhabitant or established system. It is similar to the English expression 'the camel getting its nose under the tent' but specifically refers to a newer entity taking over the place of an older, existing one.

This proverb describes a situation where someone, in an attempt to answer a simple question or hide a small mistake, accidentally confesses to a much larger or more embarrassing secret. It is used when a person's lack of presence of mind leads them to reveal incriminating information they were supposed to keep hidden.

This proverb is used to describe how things often seem more attractive or better from a distance than they actually are. It suggests that when you are far away from a situation or object, you don't see the flaws, challenges, or rough edges that become apparent only upon closer inspection or involvement.

This proverb is used to mock someone who desires or demands luxuries that are far beyond their means or status. It highlights the mismatch between a person's humble reality and their extravagant pretensions.

This proverb highlights the pointlessness of possessing things that are either beyond one's means or of no practical use to the possessor. It is used to describe situations where luxury or tools are wasted on those who cannot afford to maintain them or lack the capacity to utilize them.

This expression refers to how rumors or secrets, often starting as small whispers, can eventually lead to significant trouble or the destruction of one's peace and home. It is used to caution against gossiping and the snowball effect of private talk becoming public scandals.

This proverb warns that secretive or manipulative plotting (whispering) often leads to the destruction of one's own home or foundation. It is used to suggest that transparency is better than conspiring, as secret schemes usually backfire on the people involved.

This proverb is used to point out the irony of trying to secure or protect something that has very little value or is inherently insecure. It is often used to mock someone who is being overly protective of a worthless item or someone who is making a fuss about security when there is nothing to steal.