కట్టుచీర లేనినాడు పట్టుచీర బయటకు వస్తుంది.

This proverb describes someone who is weak or submissive in their own household but acts tough, brave, or arrogant in public. It is used to mock someone's fake bravado or inconsistent behavior.

This expression describes a situation where someone is forced to use an expensive or precious resource for a mundane task simply because they lack a basic or ordinary alternative. It highlights a lack of preparedness or the irony of using something luxury out of necessity rather than choice.

This expression describes a situation where someone helps another person or lends them something valuable, but then becomes overly anxious or intrusive about its safety. It refers to a person who, after doing a favor, constantly hovers over the recipient to ensure their belongings aren't damaged or soiled (the stool is meant for the person to sit on so the saree doesn't touch the ground). It is used to mock those who can't trust others even after offering help.

This proverb highlights that basic necessities like food (koodu) and clothing (cheera) are the primary requirements for living. It is used to suggest that one should not stay in a place or a job where even their fundamental needs are not met, as such a place is of no value to them.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect or fails to take a hint. It refers to someone who insists on attending an event or staying in a situation where they are clearly not welcome or have been explicitly disinvited, often by trying to justify their presence with superficial excuses.

This proverb highlights social prejudice and how the same thing is perceived differently based on a person's status or wealth. If a wealthy or influential person does something, it is praised or seen as a luxury; if a poor person does the same, it is dismissed or looked down upon.

This expression refers to a situation where a person displays ungratefulness or arrogance toward someone who helped them, immediately after the danger or need has passed. It describes the act of turning against a benefactor once their assistance is no longer required to ensure one's safety or success.

This proverb is used to emphasize that natural traits, character, or inherent qualities cannot be replaced or truly mimicked by artificial enhancements or temporary changes. Just as one's natural complexion is permanent and artificial makeup is temporary, a person's true nature remains unchanged regardless of outward pretenses.

This expression is used to describe a person who behaves contrary to the situation or reacts inappropriately to a rejection. It highlights an individual's stubbornness or their attempt to show off even when they are not welcome or when the primary request was a 'no'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person of very low status, importance, or capability puts on airs or suffers from problems usually associated with those of higher status. It highlights the irony of someone insignificant having an exaggerated or unlikely issue.

The Hindus' cure for the staggers is branding the flanks and legs with a ploughshare. Applied to measures quite out of proportion to the necessities of the case.