లోపల ఊబి, పైన పూరికమ్మిన పాడునూయి.

This proverb describes a person who has fallen from a high, prosperous, or prestigious status to a lowly or poor condition. It signifies the misfortune of having to do menial work in the same environment where one previously enjoyed success and respect.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already facing a disadvantage or a problem encounters an additional trouble that makes the situation even worse. It is similar to the English expression 'Adding insult to injury' or 'When it rains, it pours'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone or something has lost its former glory, dignity, or high status. It refers to a decline in quality or a person resorting to menial tasks after having held a prestigious position.

This expression refers to precocity or someone who acts or talks with maturity beyond their actual age. It is often used to describe children who speak like adults or display premature wisdom, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation of being 'too smart for their own good.'

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely aggressive, fierce, or reacting with sudden and intense rage. Just as a tigress is most protective and dangerous right after giving birth, it refers to a situation where a person attacks or scolds someone with peak intensity.

This proverb describes a situation where an already difficult or unfortunate condition is made even worse by a new problem. It is used when a person who is already struggling faces an additional, albeit minor, irritation that becomes unbearable given their existing state.

This expression describes a situation where someone who once lived a dignified or prosperous life has now fallen into a lowly or difficult state. It refers to a significant decline in status, quality, or circumstances, comparing the fragrance and beauty of flowers to the ruggedness and toil associated with selling firewood.

This proverb highlights the reliability of two foundational elements: one's mother and the earth. It suggests that a mother's guidance and love are selfless and protective, while agriculture (or staying rooted to the land) provides a sustainable livelihood. Those who remain loyal to their roots and respect these life-givers will always prosper and never face ultimate downfall.

This proverb is used to describe a state of extreme distress, hopelessness, or a complete failure of systems. It originally refers to agricultural drought where neither the soil yields crops nor the sky yields rain, signifying a total lack of resources or support from any direction.

This expression describes something that looks attractive, grand, or high-quality on the surface but is actually empty, defective, or worthless inside. It is used to point out hypocrisy, superficial beauty, or deceptive appearances.