మేస్త్రీలు మేడగడితే కుక్కకాలు తగిలి కూలిపోయిందట

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to gain a benefit or enjoy something, but instead ends up getting trapped in a problem or incurring an unwanted responsibility. It is similar to the English concept of 'getting more than one bargained for' in a negative sense.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an innocent associate or a bystander suffers the same harsh punishment or hardship as the main culprit. Just as charcoal is burnt and exhausted while heating iron in a forge, an innocent person often gets caught up and destroyed in the process of dealing with a problematic person or situation.

This expression is used to highlight the difference in luck, merit, or capability between two people. While one person's touch can create miracles or success, another person's attempt at the same action results in a mess or misfortune. It is often used humorously to describe one's own bad luck or lack of skill compared to a legendary or highly successful figure.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is stubborn, cold, or unresponsive finally starts to yield or change their attitude when they face pressure, difficulty, or a direct consequence (the 'heat'). It implies that everyone has a breaking point or a point of vulnerability.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to gain a benefit or take advantage of something, but instead ends up getting trapped in a problem or creating a new liability for themselves. It is similar to the English concept of 'getting more than one bargained for' in a negative sense.

This expression is used to mock people who do a poor quality job or make grand claims about their work when it is actually fragile and lacks a strong foundation. It highlights incompetence where even a minor, insignificant touch or obstacle causes the entire effort to fail.

This proverb describes a situation where someone loses something valuable or significant because they were too preoccupied or greedy for something small and insignificant. It is used to caution against being 'penny wise and pound foolish' or losing focus on the big picture due to minor distractions.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is already in a weak or precarious position foolishly walks into a territory full of their enemies or a place of certain danger. It is used to highlight the height of stupidity or an invitation to one's own downfall.

This proverb emphasizes the value of hard work and the negative consequences of idleness. It suggests that while a daughter who is overly pampered and stays idle becomes weak or 'breaks down' when faced with reality, a daughter-in-law who works hard gains strength, skill, and resilience. It is used to teach that active labor leads to prosperity and character building, whereas laziness leads to decline.

This is a sarcastic proverb used to mock someone's incompetence or lack of skill. It describes a situation where someone claims to be an expert, but the work they produce is so flimsy and poorly done that the slightest disturbance causes it to fail.