మాట్లాడుతుంటే వచ్చేవి మాటలు, గొరుగుతుంటే వచ్చేవి వెంట్రుకలు

This proverb is used to describe someone who consistently brings back useless things or unreliable information. It implies that you cannot expect anything of value or quality from a person who lacks the capacity or merit to provide it, much like how a dog will only scavenge for bones.

'Tis the nature of the beast.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone with very limited financial means or a humble lifestyle suffers from expensive problems or high-maintenance ailments that they cannot afford to manage. It highlights the irony of having a 'poor' status but 'rich' troubles.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is inherently flawed or whose every action/word is troublesome. Just as one cannot expect a dog to have perfectly aligned human-like teeth, one shouldn't expect quality, honesty, or refinement from someone who lacks character or capability. It implies that everything stemming from a bad source will be bad.

Said of a man who spoils every thing he meddles with.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone with very limited financial means or a humble lifestyle ends up with problems, expenses, or health issues that are typically associated with the wealthy or are disproportionately expensive to handle. It highlights the irony of having a 'poor man's income' but 'rich man's troubles.'

This proverb conveys that if you possess the fundamental resources or basic requirements, you can achieve any desired result or style. It is often used to suggest that as long as one has health or wealth (the foundation), they can manage their life in various ways.

If you have means, you can do any thing you like.

Something is better than nothing. It is used to suggest that having a small or humble possession/alternative is preferable to having nothing at all, similar to the English proverb 'Half a loaf is better than no bread.'

Half a loaf is better than no bread.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is weak or insignificant tries to show their anger or retaliate in a way that is ultimately harmless or petty. It highlights the futility of an underdog's rage against someone much stronger.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person loses their existing small assets or capital while pursuing a business or venture that yields absolutely nothing or something worthless. It signifies a complete loss where even the initial investment is gone and the result is useless.

This expression describes a situation where someone's words and their non-verbal cues (or true intentions) are contradictory. It is used to point out hypocrisy or a lack of sincerity, suggesting that while the person is saying something pleasant or formal, their facial expressions or inner attitude betray their real, often negative, feelings.

This expression is used to describe a high-reward, low-risk situation. It encourages taking a chance where the potential gain is massive and the potential loss is negligible or insignificant.