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This expression describes an 'all or nothing' situation or an extreme risk-taker. It refers to a person or a pursuit that will either lead to great wealth and success (Amir) or result in total ruin and poverty (Fakir), with no middle ground.

This expression describes a situation of exploitation or unfair distribution of wealth where one person does all the hard work (the laborer), while another person (the owner or boss) reaps all the benefits and profits. It is often used to highlight social or economic inequality.

This proverb highlights social double standards or how the same action is perceived differently depending on the status, age, or authority of the person performing it. It is often used to point out hypocrisy or how powerful people can justify their actions while others are judged for the same.

This proverb refers to how one person's hard work might end up being enjoyed or taken over by someone else who did not contribute. It is used to describe situations where the creator of a resource doesn't get to use it.

This expression emphasizes that everything takes its own time to yield results. Just as a crop doesn't grow instantly after being fertilized, efforts require patience and time before one can see the benefits. It is used to advise someone against expecting immediate success or results right after starting a task.

This is a traditional Telugu saying used to encourage people, especially children, to eat breakfast early in the morning without delay. In a literal sense, it suggests that eating before even washing one's face (the first thing in the morning) provides immense strength or health benefits. It is often used to emphasize the importance of breaking the overnight fast immediately to sustain energy for the day's work.

This expression is used to signify that if one's aspirations or goals are successfully realized, it is a sign of great fortune. It is often used when a long-held ambition or a positive vision finally comes true, attributing the success to a blend of destiny and achievement.

This is a popular Telugu proverb used to emphasize that success and rewards come only through hard work and perseverance. It is often cited to encourage someone who is working towards a goal or to acknowledge that a person's achievement is the result of their own labor.

This expression points out social hypocrisy or double standards. It suggests that the same action is judged differently based on the status or age of the person performing it. While a child eating between meals might be seen as a bad habit (snacking), an elder doing the same is given a more respectful or justified label (tiffin or sacred meal).

The phrase 'Shila-shasanam' (శిలాశాసనం) refers to a decree carved in stone, meaning it is permanent, unchangeable, and authoritative. While the user provided 'Gilashasanam', it is corrected to 'Shilashasanam'. It is used to describe a promise, rule, or word that is final and immutable. 'Phalapeksha rahitam' means doing a task without expecting anything in return.