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This expression refers to a short-sighted or greedy action where someone destroys a valuable source of long-term benefits for a small, immediate gain. It is similar to the English proverb 'killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.' It is used when someone's impatience or lack of foresight leads to self-inflicted loss.

This expression is used to describe a severe act of betrayal or backstabbing. It refers to a situation where someone gains another person's complete confidence and then uses that trust to cause them significant harm or ruin.

This expression is used to describe a significant achievement, a grand success, or the act of establishing one's authority or presence in a difficult-to-reach place. Historically, placing one's turban in an enemy's fort symbolized victory and conquest. In modern context, it refers to reaching a milestone or securing a strong position in a competitive field.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is being given something for free (often something undesirable or unnecessary) starts acting overly picky or demanding. It is used to mock people who act entitled or fastidious when they are actually in a position of receiving an unearned favor or a desperate offer.

This proverb describes a relationship where two parties know each other's secrets, habits, and history intimately because they spend all their time together. It is used to suggest that one cannot hide anything from a close associate or that those who work closely together have a deep, mutual understanding of each other's affairs.

This proverb is used to describe predators or exploiters who wait for the right moment to strike. Just as a wolf studies the habits and backgrounds of both the sheep and the shepherds to find a weakness, cunning people observe their targets and their protectors to find an opportunity to take advantage of them. It highlights that an enemy's interest in your details is usually for malicious purposes.

This proverb is used to say that outward appearance, expensive clothing, or displays of wealth do not determine a person's character, family status, or nobility. Just because someone wears fancy clothes doesn't mean they possess high virtues or a respected heritage.

This proverb implies that where there is significant activity, work, or the processing of resources, some amount of friction, complaints, or noise is inevitable. Just as cleaning a chicken creates a mess and noise before the feast, any important task involves unavoidable minor troubles or arguments.

This humorous expression is used to describe people who lack a proper pedigree or distinguished background but try to sound sophisticated by using high-sounding, pseudo-Sanskrit words. It is often applied to commoners who pretend to be intellectual or elite, highlighting the contrast between their grand claims ('Sakala Shabda') and their simple, ordinary reality ('Pullamma Putrulu').

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person moves seamlessly from one task to another, or handles a new situation with the same ease or methods as a previous one. It often implies a sense of continuity in action or temperament, typically used when someone performs a second task immediately after the first without hesitation.