మేస్త్రీలు మేడకట్టితే, 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 proverb describes the nature of jealous or ill-natured people. It suggests that when a person filled with envy or malice starts something, they will cause endless trouble, complaints, and conflict for everyone around them until the endeavor finally ends or fails.

This proverb is used to mock someone's poor workmanship or a weak, fragile result. It highlights the absurdity of blaming a minor, insignificant event for the failure of something that should have been strong, implying that the work was fundamentally flawed from the start.

This expression refers to creating unrealistic plans or daydreams that have no solid foundation. It is used to describe someone who is being impractical or overly idealistic about the future without taking any concrete action.

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 proverb is used to describe situations where superior or more capable individuals do not stoop down to respond to the noise or provocations of inferior or malicious people. It highlights the difference in dignity and behavior between different classes of people.

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.