మా సేనలో నక్కలు గూశాయి

This expression is used to describe a situation where people who are otherwise afraid or respectful in someone's presence start gossiping, mocking, or plotting against them the moment they leave. It highlights how cowards gain courage to speak behind the back of a formidable person once that person is no longer around.

This proverb highlights agricultural wisdom specifically for chickpea (Bengal gram) cultivation. Unlike other crops that require finely tilled soil, chickpeas thrive in soil with large clods (rough plowing) because it helps maintain moisture and allows for better aeration. It is used to suggest that sometimes unconventional or seemingly 'messy' methods are the most effective for specific tasks.

This proverb is used to describe people who are extremely lazy or chronic late-risers. It implies that instead of waking up at dawn, they sleep so late that it is already evening (when jackals typically howl) by the time they get out of bed.

This expression suggests that one must adapt to their surroundings and the company they are in to survive or succeed. It is similar to the English proverb 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do,' but with a specific emphasis on using cunning or matching the behavior of those around you, especially when dealing with shrewd people.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to solve a problem by addressing the wrong area or using an irrelevant solution. It highlights a lack of common sense or focus, where efforts are wasted on something that doesn't need attention while ignoring the actual critical issue.

This expression describes a situation where someone puts in immense hard work and care into a project or task for a long time, only to lose everything or have it wasted at the very last moment due to negligence or bad luck. It is used to express frustration over wasted effort.

This proverb is used to describe experts or experienced people who are thoroughly familiar with their field. Just as a fox knows every burrow and a cobra knows every anthill, a seasoned professional knows every trick, secret, or detail of their domain. It is often said when someone tries to hide something from an expert or when questioning if an expert could have missed a detail.

This expression is used to describe a friendship or alliance between people that is based solely on selfish interests or mutual exploitation, often in a sinister or opportunistic context. Just as a fox lingers near a grave for its own gain, this 'partnership' is untrustworthy and temporary.

This proverb is used to describe situations where superior or more capable individuals do not stoop down to respond to the noise or provocations of inferior or malicious people. It highlights the difference in dignity and behavior between different classes of people.

This expression is used to describe experts or experienced people who know every nook and cranny of their field. Just as a fox knows every hole in the forest and a cobra knows every crevice, an experienced person cannot be easily fooled or hidden from regarding matters in their domain.