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This proverb describes a situation where a responsibility or a valuable asset is entrusted to someone who is most likely to abuse or steal it. It is used when a person makes a foolish decision by trusting an untrustworthy individual, effectively creating an opportunity for their own loss.

This expression emphasizes the importance of anonymous or humble charity. It suggests that when you help someone, you should do it quietly without seeking fame, recognition, or boasting about your generosity to others.

This proverb highlights practical caution and situational awareness. A crying person often wipes their nose or eyes with their left hand, potentially splashing tears or mucus on those nearby. Similarly, a tailor's right hand moves vigorously while sewing (traditionally with a needle or pulling thread), risking an accidental poke or hit to someone sitting too close. It is used to advise people to stay away from positions where they might inadvertently get hurt or soiled by someone else's actions.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's efforts or protests are completely ineffective and go unnoticed. Just as a hand without fingers cannot produce a loud sound or physical impact when striking a surface, this phrase refers to someone who is so powerless or helpless that their complaints or struggles do not result in any change or attention.

This expression is used to describe a situation of chronic poverty or financial struggle. Despite working hard or earning money, if one's basic debts remain unpaid or if they never manage to save anything, this phrase is used to highlight the futility of their efforts against their overwhelming circumstances.

This expression refers to the 'healing touch' or the innate skill of a person. It suggests that the success of a treatment or a task depends not just on the medicine or tools used, but on the unique proficiency and luck (Cheti Gunam) of the individual performing it. It is commonly used when a doctor's treatment works effectively or when someone consistently succeeds in their craft.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone offers a benefit, gift, or salary increase, but simultaneously takes it away or cancels its value through another action, tax, or hidden condition. It signifies a deceptive or meaningless gesture of generosity.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' It implies that every action, especially a bad one, has an inevitable consequence that one must face personally in the future. It is used to describe the law of karma or poetic justice.

This traditional proverb suggests that wealth held by a woman is quickly spent on household needs, while a man may lack the patience or nurturing skill to keep a child calm or safe for long. It is used to describe roles or situations where resources or responsibilities are perceived to be inherently unstable.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-control or discipline. It usually refers to someone who eats excessively without restraint or someone who speaks impulsively and acts recklessly without thinking of the consequences.