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This proverb describes a situation where one person does all the hard work or bears the suffering, while the benefits or celebrations are enjoyed by others who didn't contribute. It is used to highlight unfair distribution of labor and rewards.

This proverb is used to describe two people who are equally stubborn, or to describe a situation that remains stagnant because neither side is willing to change or yield. It refers to folk deities where Poleramma represents a persistent female force and Pothuraju represents a resilient male force, implying that an argument or a deal between two equally matched or rigid entities will never reach a resolution.

This proverb describes a beginner's lack of experience and sense of timing. Just as a novice farmer might work at the wrong time or over-exert himself without knowing when to stop, it refers to any newcomer who lacks the seasoned judgment that comes with experience.

This expression means that when a person is truly exhausted, they do not care about the luxury or comfort of the bed; and when a person is extremely hungry, they do not care about the taste or quality of the food. It is used to describe how basic biological needs override preferences for luxury or quality in extreme situations.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is new to a job or position and works with excessive, often misplaced, zeal or without understanding the practical constraints. Just as a new beggar might keep asking for alms at odd hours without realizing when people are likely to give, a novice often overdoes things or lacks the experience to judge the right timing and boundaries.

This expression emphasizes that true companionship and a husband's status are earned through love, mutual understanding, and emotional connection rather than through the mere ritual of marriage or tying a sacred thread. It is used to highlight that legal or ritualistic bonding is secondary to emotional compatibility.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is new to a role, job, or status and overdoes things due to excess enthusiasm or lack of experience. It refers to someone who doesn't know when to stop or doesn't understand the boundaries of their new situation, similar to how a new beggar might keep asking for alms at inappropriate hours.

This proverb highlights two harsh realities: first, that intense desire or greed often blinds a person to moral or ethical wrongs (doing anything to achieve a goal); second, that a person running a business (like an innkeeper or caterer) is driven by profit and cannot afford to give away food for free or act out of pure merit/charity.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stingy or lacks the capacity for small acts of kindness. It implies that if someone refuses to help with even a tiny, trivial request, it is foolish to expect them to fulfill a large or significant demand. It highlights the gap between a person's known behavior and unrealistic expectations placed upon them.

This proverb describes the harsh reality of social hierarchies, implying that someone who is down on their luck or lacks resources is often looked down upon or disrespected even by those who are considered to be at the bottom of society. It is used to highlight how vulnerability invites mistreatment from everyone.