కూరలో కసవేరినట్లు

This proverb is used to describe something that is purely nominal or deceptive. It refers to situations where a name or title implies the presence of something valuable or specific, but the actual object lacks that quality entirely. It is often used to comment on people who have grand titles but no actual power or substance.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people naturally gravitate towards a source of profit, help, or abundance. Just as birds gather at a 'chelama' (a small pit of water dug in a dried-up riverbed) during dry times, people flock to those who have wealth or resources.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of hard work and timely maintenance. In agriculture, if a farmer fails to remove weeds, they will choke the crop, leaving the farmer with nothing but useless weeds. Metaphorically, it means that if you don't eliminate obstacles or distractions in your life or work, you will fail to achieve your goals and will be left with nothing of value.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is already biased against a person or a task will find petty, non-existent, or irrelevant excuses to criticize them. It is used when someone's dissatisfaction stems from personal prejudice rather than a genuine fault in the work or the situation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task in a very messy, unorganized, or inappropriate manner. Since a jackfruit is large and sticky, cutting it in a dirty place makes it unusable and creates a mess, symbolizing poor planning or lack of hygiene and common sense.

This proverb describes a gradual but certain downfall or the loss of one's livelihood and stability. It illustrates a step-by-step decline in prosperity where a person's situation goes from bad to worse, eventually ending in total ruin or nothingness (ashes). It is used to caution against mismanagement or to describe the unfortunate decay of a family's wealth.

This expression suggests that things obtained with effort, persistence, or as a small extra favor often feel more satisfying or valuable than what is given freely or initially. It is used to describe the satisfaction found in small additions or the value of items gained through request/bargaining.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a massive amount of wealth or resources is being wasted or lost rapidly and uncontrollably. It signifies that even a vast treasure (like that found in a fort) can disappear if there is a continuous, unchecked drain or leakage.

This expression refers to a situation where a person is trying to pursue two different or conflicting paths at the same time. It signifies instability and the risk of failure in both endeavors, much like how one would fall into the water if the two boats they are standing on drift apart. It is used to advise someone to be decisive and commit to a single course of action.

This expression refers to a hidden enemy or a traitor who is very close to you, posing a constant, immediate threat while pretending to be an ally. It is used to describe someone trustworthy who could betray you at any moment.