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This expression is used to describe someone who occupies or takes over a place that is empty, unprotected, or lacks proper supervision. It suggests that a person is taking undue advantage of a situation where there is no one to question their authority or presence.

This agricultural proverb signifies that seeds sown during the Magha rain cycle (Karthi) do not yield a proper harvest; rather, they fail or remain as mere spots in the soil. It is used to emphasize the importance of timing and that efforts made at the wrong time lead to wasted labor and failure.

This proverb describes a situation where someone intentionally initiates a conflict by being unnecessarily rude or provocative. It is used when a person deliberately uses offensive language to spark a fight, even when there is no prior reason for an argument.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes excuses for their lack of refinement, skill, or improper speech by blaming their habits or circumstances. It highlights a humorous or sarcastic justification for one's own flaws.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of persistence, consistency, and hard work. It suggests that by repeatedly putting effort into a task—even one that seems hopeless or unproductive—success can eventually be achieved.

This proverb is used to describe a person who intentionally provokes a conflict or starts a fight for no reason. It highlights how someone can turn a normal situation into an argument by using offensive or insulting language unnecessarily.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone demands the benefits or comforts associated with a condition (like the special diet/milk given to a sick person) without having the means to provide them, or more generally, when one accepts a problem but is unwilling or unable to handle the required resources/consequences.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone deliberately provokes a conflict or starts an argument unnecessarily. It highlights how a person can turn a peaceful inquiry or a normal interaction into a fight by using offensive language or being intentionally rude.

This expression is used when someone tries to criticize or point out flaws in others while having the same flaws themselves. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'The pot calling the kettle black' or 'Two of a kind'. It highlights hypocrisy or a situation where both parties involved are equally at fault or equally questionable in character.

This proverb suggests that external remedies or temporary protections might hide a problem, but they cannot erase the permanent consequences or history of an event. It is used to emphasize that even if a conflict is resolved or a protector is gone, the deep-seated wounds or bad reputation (scars) remain.