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This proverb describes people who possess little knowledge or substance but make the most noise or display. Just as a cow that doesn't give milk moos loudly, and a riverbed during a drought may produce lightning or illusions of water without providing actual relief, empty or incompetent people often brag or shout the loudest to hide their lack of worth.

This expression describes a person who is extremely timid, superstitious, or jumpy. It refers to a state of being so fearful that even a common, harmless sound like a crow's caw causes an intense physical reaction of fright or anxiety.

This proverb describes a win-win situation or a scenario with very low risk. It refers to a circumstance where the gain is tangible if successful, but the loss is negligible if it fails. It is used when someone takes a chance where they have almost nothing to lose but something to gain.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Empty vessels make the most noise.' It is used to describe people who lack substance, talent, or knowledge but boast excessively or talk loudly to gain attention.

This proverb is used to emphasize that the future is uncertain and unpredictable. It serves as a reminder to not procrastinate or rely on tomorrow, as 'tomorrow' never truly arrives and its shape remains unknown.

This proverb highlights the transient and opportunistic nature of human relationships. It suggests that most people surround you only for their own benefit; relatives and friends stick around for your money, while romantic interests may stay only for physical vitality or prowess. Once these assets are gone, the people often disappear.

This proverb is used to describe fair-weather friends or opportunistic people. It suggests that people will surround you and act as your friends only as long as you have wealth, power, or something to offer them, and they will disappear once your resources are gone.

This proverb describes a situation where the secondary or incidental expenses far exceed the value of the main event or the primary object itself. It is used to criticize someone who spends wastefully on trivialities or whose overhead costs are disproportionately high compared to the actual investment.

This proverb describes the interaction between two people with different flaws: one who is extremely forgetful and another who is highly irritable or troublesome. It implies that for every person with a particular weakness, there is someone else who will provoke or challenge that weakness, often leading to a difficult situation.

This proverb is used to describe a temporary sense of freedom or authority. It refers to a situation where someone enjoys power or pleasure only because their superior or person in charge is momentarily absent, and they know the fun will end the moment that authority figure returns.