కాలుబట్టిన ఎద్దు - ఆలు చచ్చిన పురుషుడు

This expression is used to convey that once a loss has occurred or a situation is past, no amount of grieving or complaining will change the outcome. It emphasizes accepting reality and the futility of mourning over things that are beyond recovery or repair.

This expression emphasizes that once a person earns a certain reputation—whether good or bad—it stays with them for life and remains even after they pass away. It is often used to remind someone that their actions have long-lasting consequences on their legacy.

This expression suggests that a child's success, character, and strength are often built upon the foundation, hard work, and virtues of the father. It is used to imply that the prosperity of the next generation is a direct reflection of the predecessor's efforts.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of effort or a specific procedure was carried out perfectly, yet the ultimate goal or subject was lost. It highlights a bittersweet or ironic scenario where the operation was a success, but the patient died. It is often used to mock someone who focuses on technical perfection while failing to achieve the actual purpose.

This expression suggests that a person who has absolutely nothing to lose is free from the anxieties and worries that come with protecting wealth or status. It is used to describe a state where poverty, while a hardship, brings a certain level of mental peace because there is no fear of loss or theft.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone who is already flawed or unattractive has an additional peculiar or weird feature that makes them look even worse. It is often applied to a person or a situation that is already problematic and then acquires another ridiculous defect.

This proverb is used to describe how people tend to appreciate the value of someone or something only after they are lost. It highlights the human tendency to ignore virtues during a person's lifetime but praise them excessively once they are gone.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe someone who has finally completed a task or achieved something after an incredibly long delay or a lifetime of procrastination. It highlights that the action, while positive, took an unnecessarily long time to occur.

This expression is used to describe a deeply ingrained habit, trait, or skill that stays with a person throughout their lifetime. It suggests that once something is learned or becomes part of a person's nature, it is nearly impossible to change or get rid of it.

Slander leaves a slur. Give a dog an ill name, and you may as well hang him.

This expression is a famous line from Yogi Vemana's poems. It signifies that while all humans may look alike on the outside, virtuous or noble people stand apart due to their character and actions, just as a swan is distinguished from a crow or a gemstone from common pebbles.