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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's natural talent, beauty, or great reputation is hidden or tarnished by poor circumstances, bad company, or intentional sabotage. It implies that while the underlying value (the ruby) remains, its outward brilliance is temporarily obscured by something worthless (the soot).

This proverb highlights the irony and unfairness in certain transactions or interpersonal dynamics. The person who gives or lends something is often timid, weak, or hesitant (like a fly) when asking for it back, while the person who received it becomes aggressive, demanding, or fierce (like a tiger) when it is time to return the favor or the item.

This proverb is used to describe a person who overreacts excessively to a small suggestion or a minor reprimand. It highlights the absurdity of taking extreme, self-destructive measures when asked to do something simple or trivial.

This proverb describes a situation where a person becomes so overconfident, arrogant, or intoxicated with power that they lose all sense of respect and fear, eventually committing a grave sacrilege or a foolish mistake that leads to their downfall. It is used to caution someone whose pride is making them cross boundaries of decency and common sense.

This proverb is used to mock people who show excessive, misplaced, or immature enthusiasm when starting something new. It highlights how newcomers often overdo rituals or tasks without understanding the practicalities, leading to self-inflicted trouble or embarrassment.

A satirical expression used to describe a person who feels caught between the demands or temperaments of their mother and their wife. It highlights the difficulty of managing domestic relationships when both parties are perceived as being extremely dominant or difficult.

This proverb describes a person who becomes overly arrogant, showy, or boastful over a small achievement or a newly acquired status/possession. It is used to mock someone who is behaving with excessive pride or showing off in an undignified manner.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' It implies that individuals are solely responsible for the consequences of their actions, whether good or bad. It is often used to suggest that one's current situation is a direct result of their past efforts or deeds.

This proverb highlights human psychology and bias based on self-interest. It refers to a person who praises those who have given them something (even something small like a vegetable creeper or a palm leaf) while being critical or intolerant of those who have plenty but have not shared anything with them yet. It is used to describe how people's perceptions of others are often colored by the benefits they receive.

This expression is used to describe a person of great talent, virtue, or value who is found in humble or poor surroundings. It signifies that true worth or genius is not always found in fancy packaging and can exist in the most unexpected or neglected places.