మట్టి ఎద్దయినా, మా ఎద్దే గెలవాలి

This proverb highlights the historical fear and unpredictability of government authority and bureaucracy. It suggests that while a wild animal is a known danger, the complications, legal troubles, and harassment one might face from officials or the state can be far more ruinous and difficult to escape.

This proverb is often used in the context of marriage or saving a family from breaking apart. It suggests that if white lies or minor deceptions can prevent a significant disaster like a divorce or a family feud, they are justified for the greater good of preserving the home.

This is a sarcastic rhetorical question used to scold someone who is obsessing over, being overly protective of, or grieving for something that does not belong to them. It is often used to tell someone to mind their own business or to stop acting as if they have a personal stake in someone else's loss or property.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is stubbornly biased or overly attached to their own belongings, ideas, or people, even when they are clearly inferior or artificial. It highlights a sense of blind loyalty or foolish pride where one refuses to acknowledge the reality of a situation.

This expression is used to describe excessive, loud, or dramatic wailing that often seems exaggerated or insincere. It refers to a noisy, boisterous way of expressing grief or complaining, typically used in a derogatory or mocking sense to tell someone to stop making a scene.

This proverb advises against underestimating a problem or an enemy simply because they appear small or insignificant. It emphasizes the importance of being fully prepared and using maximum caution to deal with a threat effectively, ensuring it is neutralized completely.

This proverb suggests that one must first be capable of managing their own personal affairs or household before trying to lead or influence the public. It is used to point out that if someone lacks success or discipline in their private life, they are unlikely to achieve it in external or social matters.

* Quien no aprista en vallejo, no aprista en consejo.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who shows off, acts over-enthusiastic, or behaves restlessly often ends up being burdened with the most work or responsibility. It implies that extra energy or arrogance often leads to having to prove oneself by carrying the heavy load.

This proverb describes a situation where someone stumbles upon a windfall or a great opportunity by sheer luck or accident, without any awareness or effort. It is used to remark on people who indulge themselves greedily when they find something beneficial, or those who benefit from a situation they don't fully understand.

This proverb refers to the increasing needs and expenses that come with growth. Just as a growing child requires more food, necessitating a larger cooking pot, any expanding project, family, or business will naturally demand more resources and higher maintenance.