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This proverb describes a person who lacks common sense or priority. It refers to someone who neglects valuable things (ghee) while carefully preserving useless things (empty pot), highlighting foolishness or inverted priorities in decision-making.

This proverb refers to a situation where a secret or confidential matter shared in private is later brought up or questioned in a public or formal setting. It highlights the breach of trust or the irony of making a private conversation a matter of public inquiry.

This proverb describes a person who was leading a simple, manageable life but out of greed or restlessness, takes on a much more complex and difficult task that eventually leads to their downfall. It is used when someone unnecessarily complicates their life by trying to do more than they can handle.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes plans or takes actions prematurely for something that hasn't happened yet or may never happen. It is similar to the English proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch.'

This expression is used to describe a situation that has become uncontrollable or a person who is acting with unstoppable fury. It draws a comparison between a physical seizure and the intense, frenzied state of a local deity (Ankamma) during a ritual, implying that once such a process begins, it must run its course and cannot be easily restrained.

This expression describes extreme ingratitude or betrayal. It refers to a person who harms their benefactor or someone who has helped them in their time of need. It is used to condemn the act of biting the hand that feeds you.

This expression refers to entering a situation where everything is already perfectly prepared and ready for use without any effort from the person joining. It is most commonly used in the context of a bride entering a well-established household where she does not have to struggle to set up a new life or home from scratch.

This proverb highlights the difference between small preparations and major challenges. It means that measures taken to handle trivial or mild issues (like dew) are completely inadequate when facing a severe crisis or a larger problem (like a heavy rainstorm). It is used to suggest that one must be prepared with sufficient strength or resources to face significant obstacles.

This proverb is used to describe an unrealistic or greedy expectation. When someone is already in a state of extreme poverty or performing forced unpaid labor (vetti), expecting luxuries or even basic comforts is seen as ironic or foolish. It highlights the contradiction of seeking extras when the fundamental situation is dire.

This proverb describes a situation where an outcome or a product is flawed or incomplete because it was done without interest, enthusiasm, or proper compensation (forced labor). It is used to mock work that is done carelessly or results that are useless due to a lack of effort.