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This expression highlights the supreme importance of money in the modern world. It suggests that wealth is the ultimate power and that everything revolves around financial status, often used to comment on materialism or the necessity of money for survival and respect in society.

This expression highlights that outer appearance or status (like the glow of burning charcoal) is meaningless without intrinsic qualities or character (represented by the fragrance of musk). It is used to suggest that superficial changes cannot replace true merit or internal value.

This expression is used to describe a person who shows signs of greatness, talent, or intelligence from a very early age. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'The child is father of the man' or 'Genius manifests itself early'.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe something that is inherently rough, unpleasant, or low-quality, yet being praised or treated as if it were delicate or refined. It is often used to mock someone's poor taste or to point out that no matter how much you sugarcoat something crude, its true nature remains the same.

This expression refers to a person or thing in a highly precarious or unstable position. Just as a tree on a riverbank is at constant risk of being uprooted or washed away by floods, it describes someone whose life, job, or situation is uncertain and could collapse at any moment.

This proverb suggests that beauty or youthfulness loses its primary essence if it fails to evoke affection or attraction from one's life partner. It emphasizes that just as a flower is incomplete without its scent, external beauty is considered hollow if it doesn't foster a deep connection or love in a relationship.

This proverb is used to describe a person whose talent, potential, or great qualities are evident right from their childhood or the very beginning of their career. It is similar to the English expression 'Morning shows the day'.

This proverb describes people who are hypocritical or superficial. It refers to individuals who put on an outward display of piety or discipline (like wearing religious marks on the forehead) but fail to adhere to the actual principles, virtues, or rules they claim to represent. It is used to criticize someone whose actions do not match their appearance.

This expression is used to describe a friendship or association with a dangerous, unpredictable, or untrustworthy person. It implies that being close to such individuals is as hazardous as playing with a venomous snake or practicing with a sharp sword; one must always be on guard because a single mistake or a change in their mood could result in fatal consequences.

This is a combination of two distinct expressions. The first part refers to a satirical observation that external order (like straight streets) does not guarantee internal integrity. The second part is a popular proverb used to describe a person whose innate talent or character is evident from childhood or from the very beginning of an endeavor.