కుక్కను అందలములో కూర్చుండబెట్టిన, అమేధ్యమును చూచి దిగవురికినట్లు

This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone has done something highly inappropriate, disgusting, or shameful and is now suffering the consequences or is being ignored. In a broader sense, it is used to dismiss someone's irrelevant or foul words, implying that whatever they say is as worthless as the act described.

The nature of the animal.

This proverb is used to describe how a person's inherent nature or character does not change regardless of their status, wealth, or environment. Just as a dog might still chase after scraps even if placed in royalty, an unworthy or base person will eventually revert to their true behavior despite being given power or respect.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person acts brave or aggressive only because they have the support of a group or a crowd behind them. It highlights that their courage is not innate, but rather derived from numerical superiority.

This proverb is used to describe an individual's innate or ingrained nature. It suggests that even if someone appears to have changed or improved, they will eventually return to their true, often negative, habits or character when the opportunity arises. It is similar to the English expression 'A leopard cannot change its spots'.

A hog in armour is still but a hog.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks class or character and will behave according to their base nature even if they are given a position of honor or high status. It implies that a person's inherent traits do not change regardless of the luxury or opportunities provided to them.

This expression compares the human mind to a restless dog that is constantly moving, wandering, and seeking distractions. It is used to describe the nature of a person who lacks focus, mental peace, or the ability to stay still in one place or on one task.

This proverb suggests that when someone is angry or aggressive, adopting a humble or submissive posture can prevent a conflict. It is used to teach that humility and avoiding provocation can defuse dangerous situations or hostile behavior from others.

This expression is used to signify that the bad character or impure habits of a person do not necessarily diminish the value of their output or the quality of the services they provide. It highlights that the source's flaws don't always affect the end product.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who was brought in to help or perform a simple task ends up causing complete destruction or ruin. It highlights the irony of a person’s incompetence or malicious nature resulting in a disaster far worse than the original problem they were meant to solve.

This proverb implies that no matter how much you try to elevate someone's status or provide them with luxury, their innate nature or low character will eventually reveal itself. It is used to describe situations where a person reverts to their base habits despite being given a position of dignity.

Mean persons although exalted will not give up their low habits. Crooked by nature is never made straight by education. " Set a frog on a golden stool, and off it hops again into the pool." (German.)*