మీ ఇంటికి వస్తాను నాకేమి ఇస్తావు, మా ఇంటికి వస్తే నాకేమి తెస్తావు

This proverb describes a hypocritical or selfish person who offers plenty of pleasant conversation and empty hospitality at their own home, but expects others to provide the actual resources or meals. It is used to mock people who are generous with words but stingy with actions, always looking for a free ride while pretending to be friendly.

This proverb reflects a traditional social sentiment regarding self-respect and family dynamics. It suggests that when a person loses their wealth or status (ruined), they might find refuge with a friend who views them as an equal, whereas going to a sister's (or relative's) house might lead to humiliation, a sense of burdening them, or being looked down upon by the in-laws.

This expression describes a person who is extremely stingy or miserly. It refers to someone who is willing to take or consume resources from others but is unwilling to provide even the smallest hospitality (like a little water to wash hands) in return, or someone who avoids any responsibility or cost after enjoying a benefit.

This expression is used to emphasize that one should only present or launch something once it has achieved the necessary quality, preparation, or readiness. It highlights the importance of refinement before public display or action.

This proverb describes a redundant or futile action where a person seeks help or resources from someone who is in the same poor condition as themselves. It is used to mock the irony of asking for a favor from someone who is equally needy or incapable of providing it.

This proverb describes an extremely selfish or greedy person who always seeks personal gain in every situation. It highlights a one-sided mentality where the individual expects to be served or gifted by others regardless of who is hosting, showing a complete lack of reciprocity or hospitality.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely selfish and greedy. It is used to mock someone who only thinks about their own gain in every situation—expecting a gift or favor when others visit them, and refusing to leave anything behind or share when they visit others.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is very friendly and talkative but avoids being hospitable or sharing food. It refers to a person who is happy to host a conversation but expects others to provide the meal or resources. It highlights a one-sided relationship or stinginess disguised as friendliness.

This proverb describes an extremely selfish person who only thinks about their own gain in every situation. It portrays a one-sided mentality where the individual expects gifts or favors when being visited and also expects to be served or given something when they visit others, showing no sense of reciprocity or generosity.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is willing to share in the fun, entertainment, or credit (the play and song), but expects others to bear the actual burden, cost, or responsibility (the meal). It refers to opportunistic behavior where someone avoids work or expense while participating in the enjoyment.