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This proverb highlights that size or outward appearance does not equate to strength or utility. The Jeelugu (Sago Palm) tree is soft and lacks the structural integrity required for construction, no matter how tall it grows. It is used to describe people who may look impressive or have high status but lack the necessary character, skill, or substance to be truly useful.

This is a humorous and sarcastic expression used to highlight extreme incompetence or failure. It implies that a person's work is so poor or ineffective that it doesn't even deserve to be compared to standard versions of those items. It is often used in social settings or political satire to mock someone's self-proclaimed achievements or significant blunders.

This proverb emphasizes respect and moral conduct towards women. It suggests that every woman should be treated with the same respect one gives to their own mother, highlighting that a woman who is a wife to someone is essentially a mother figure to others in society.

This proverb is used to describe an irreversible situation or a permanent loss of utility. Just as hitting or damaging a tree or wood doesn't turn it into a supportive house pillar, some actions or punishments cannot fix a fundamental flaw or undo a mistake that has already occurred.

This proverb describes a common market dilemma or a stalemate situation in business. When there is high demand (Giraki), prices are too high or stocks are unavailable, making it difficult to buy. Conversely, when the market is dull or slow (Mandam), there are no buyers, making it difficult to sell. It is used to express the frustrations of unfavorable market conditions or the difficulty of finding the right timing for a transaction.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one seeks a diplomatic or clever solution to a problem that resolves the issue without causing loss, damage, or hurting any parties involved. It refers to maintaining a delicate balance or handling a conflict so skillfully that the task is accomplished without any negative consequences.

Applied to a trimmer.

This proverb highlights the feelings of guilt and shame. Just as a person who owes money avoids the lender out of embarrassment, a person who has done something wrong lacks the courage or confidence to face others directly. It is used to describe the loss of dignity or boldness resulting from wrong actions or financial burdens.

This expression means that a person who is capable of committing a minor offense or mistreating a specific person is also capable of committing a bigger offense or attacking someone in a higher position. It is used to warn that once a person crosses a boundary of decency or law, no one is safe from their behavior.

This proverb describes a period of misfortune where even the simplest or most reliable tasks fail to yield results. It is used to express that when luck is against someone, even their best efforts and usually dependable resources will let them down.

This expression is used to describe a person or a situation that is extremely suffocating or harassing. It refers to someone who keeps others in a state of constant misery, preventing them from progressing or finding peace, yet not letting them completely abandon the situation.