కాయ పత్తి కాయలో ఉండగానే, కామన్న కారుమూళ్ళు నాకు మూడుమూళ్ళు.

This proverb is used to describe how people tend to exaggerate the virtues, qualities, or features of someone or something only after they are gone or no longer available. It refers to the human tendency to overstate the importance of a lost opportunity or a deceased person.

This expression describes a person who strategically chooses their position to avoid responsibility or danger. Among monitor lizards (which are slow/harmless), they act like a leader (the head), but among dangerous snakes, they act like the tail to stay inconspicuous and safe. It refers to someone who is opportunistic or cowardly, changing their status based on the company they are in.

This proverb describes a situation where someone pretends to be innocent or needy while already possessing or hiding the very thing they are asking for. It is used to mock hypocritical behavior or someone who is being cunning by feigning ignorance to gain more.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is extremely terrified, anxious, or caught in a very tight spot. It refers to a state of extreme distress or being paralyzed with fear, often used when someone's life or reputation is hanging by a thread.

This proverb emphasizes that regardless of how expensive, high-quality, or capable a resource or person is, they still require guidance, discipline, or supervision to perform effectively. It is used to suggest that authority or a tool of control is necessary even for the best of assets.

This proverb implies that every individual or situation has its own unique set of flaws or characteristics that are inherent to their nature. It is often used to suggest that a person has found a match or a consequence that perfectly fits their specific temperament or behavior, similar to the English expression 'to each their own' or 'fitting for one's nature.'

This proverb is used to describe an invitation or a situation that imposes more burdens and conditions than benefits. It mocks a scenario where someone 'invites' you to a benefit, but the preparation and requirements they demand of you are so exhausting and ridiculous that the invitation becomes a hassle rather than a favor.

This proverb describes a situation where people start quarreling over the distribution of profits or assets before they have even been harvested or acquired. It is used to mock those who make premature plans or divide imaginary gains before they actually possess them.

Pôli is a female name and here represents a cousin. Sune enough to cry " chick" when it's out of the shell. (Scotch.) 22 * Il ne faut pas enseigner les poissons à nager.

This expression means that certain painful experiences or mistakes inevitably leave a lingering sting or consequence even after the problem is addressed. It is often used to describe how a sharp insult or a bad deed continues to hurt long after the event has passed, implying that relief is never instantaneous.

This proverb is used to suggest that certain difficult problems or cunning people must be dealt with using the same methods or tools that caused the trouble. It is similar to the English expression 'Fight fire with fire' or 'Set a thief to catch a thief'.