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This proverb implies that someone who handles a valuable resource or manages a profitable task will inevitably gain some personal benefit or take a small share for themselves. It is often used to describe situations where people in positions of power or those handling finances take a 'cut' or benefit from the process.

This expression is used to describe a person who refuses to admit defeat or a mistake despite a clear failure. It portrays an arrogant attitude where someone tries to save face or maintain their pride with a flimsy excuse even when their failure is obvious to everyone.

This is a local proverb or 'chatuvu' praising the fertility and prosperity of the village Alluru. It suggests that the village is so wealthy and productive due to its crops that it metaphorically surpasses or provides for even its 'mother' (which could refer to the surrounding region or its origin), symbolizing self-sufficiency and immense abundance.

This expression is used to describe a person who refuses to admit defeat or failure even when it is obvious. It characterizes someone who makes excuses to save face and maintains a false sense of pride or 'ego' despite a clear setback.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone goes out with the greedy intention of gaining something for free or through exploitation, but ends up losing even what they already possessed. It highlights the irony of a person suffering a loss while trying to profit from others' misfortune.

This expression is used to describe a person who starts a task with great enthusiasm but quickly loses interest or abandons it after a very short period. It highlights inconsistency, lack of perseverance, and the tendency to perform duties superficially or temporarily rather than committedly.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is abandoned or left without support in the middle of a crisis or a difficult situation, especially after being promised help initially.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks even basic skills or knowledge but attempts to handle a much more dangerous or complex situation. It highlights the foolishness of overestimating one's abilities and taking unnecessary risks.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone lets go of a valuable asset or a major opportunity and tries to find satisfaction in the minor, insignificant remnants. It highlights poor decision-making and the foolishness of missing the main point while focusing on the trivial.

This expression refers to a person who acts as a major obstacle or hurdle in a situation, preventing progress or success. It originates from the Mahabharata, where Jayadratha (Saindhava) blocked the Pandavas from entering the Padmavyuha to save Abhimanyu.