కుక్కనడిగితే కుంకుమ పెడుతుందా?

This expression is used to convey that superficial preparations or external appearances do not equate to the actual occurrence of a major event. It implies that just because you have started the basic groundwork, it doesn't mean the grand result is guaranteed or complete. It is often used to caution someone against premature celebration or oversimplification of a complex task.

This expression means that as long as the foundation or capital of something is preserved, it can always regrow or multiply. It is commonly used to suggest that one should protect the core asset or principal amount, as profit or growth will eventually follow.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is overly eager or excessively prepared for something before it is even necessary. It highlights a situation where someone jumps to a later stage of a process out of impatience or over-enthusiasm, often missing the point of the current effort.

This proverb signifies that a person who possesses the necessary resources, wealth, or talent has the freedom to choose any method or style to achieve their goals. It is used to describe how having a strong foundation or abundance makes any task or presentation easier.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is being overly generous or charitable with resources that do not belong to them. It is used to criticize people who act like big spenders or philanthropists using others' money or public property without feeling any personal loss or responsibility.

This proverb highlights the irony of high expectations. It suggests that even if you handpick someone (like a daughter-in-law) thinking they will be perfect, they might still turn out to be troublesome or disrespectful. It is used to describe situations where something we desired or chose ourselves ends up causing us distress or irony.

This proverb is used to point out the impossibility of an event or to mock someone's absurd expectations. It emphasizes that things must happen according to their inherent nature; just as donkeys don't lay eggs and birds don't give birth like mammals, one cannot expect results that defy logic or character.

This proverb is used to describe people who take undue advantage of one's politeness or humility. It suggests that when you treat someone with excessive respect or plead with them, they might become arrogant, overstep their boundaries, or behave as if they are superior to you.

This proverb refers to the increasing needs and expenses that come with growth. Just as a growing child requires more food, necessitating a larger cooking pot, any expanding project, family, or business will naturally demand more resources and higher maintenance.

This proverb is used to describe an inherent nature or character trait that cannot be changed by superficial actions. Just as an onion's pungent smell is part of its nature and won't disappear simply by washing it with water, a person's deep-rooted flaws or habits cannot be hidden or removed through external changes.