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This expression is used to describe a person who behaves like a great leader or a powerful figure in a place where there is no competition or among people of low caliber. It is similar to the English proverb 'In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.'

This expression is used to advise someone not to push a situation, argument, or relationship to its breaking point. It emphasizes the importance of knowing when to stop before causing irreversible damage.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is working hard or performing a duty, but the benefits or rewards are not meant for them personally. It implies that just as a bull is fed to work in the fields and not for its own growth or meat, some efforts are purely functional and don't result in personal gain for the individual doing the work.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is very enthusiastic and consumes a lot when it comes to food, but becomes extremely lazy or avoids effort when it is time to work. It highlights the irony of having great energy for consumption but zero energy for productivity.

This proverb is used to describe a lazy person who is always first in line when it comes to eating or enjoying benefits, but disappears or becomes completely incompetent when there is work to be done. 'Thimmaraju' implies a regal presence at the dining table, while 'Potharaju' here signifies someone who avoids tasks or is useless at labor.

As greedy as a monkey and as lazy as a buffalo. Like the smith's dog, that sleeps at the sound of the hammer, and wakes at the crashing of the teeth. He eats till he sweats, and works till he freezes.

This expression is used when someone or something is completely ignored, dismissed, or disregarded in favor of something else. It implies setting aside an established rule, person, or suggestion to move forward with a different choice.

This proverb highlights the power and social influence of wealth. It suggests that in the eyes of society, financial status often outweighs one's lineage or humble origins. It is used to describe how money can grant authority and respect to anyone, regardless of their background.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of completely finishing a task or treatment. Just as a small amount of leftover lime (used in betel leaves) can dry up and become useless, or a partially cured disease can relapse and become fatal, one should never leave problems or responsibilities half-done. It is used to advise someone to be thorough and ensure complete resolution of an issue.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person with limited or mediocre abilities is considered superior or exceptional because everyone else in that environment is completely unskilled or lacks knowledge. It highlights how competence is relative to the group one is in.

This proverb highlights the power of wealth in society. It suggests that economic status often overrides social hierarchy or caste, meaning that a wealthy person is respected and treated as a leader regardless of their social background or origin.