మొగుడు అంటే ఘోష, డబ్బు అంటే ఆశ

This proverb describes a person who is intentionally argumentative or contradictory. It is used to mock someone who habitually gives opposite or nonsensical replies to whatever is said, making communication impossible.

This proverb describes a person who wants two things that are mutually exclusive or incompatible. In the context, one cannot drink porridge (ambali) from a bowl without getting it on their mustache. It is used to critique someone who is being greedy or unrealistic by trying to enjoy a benefit without accepting the associated consequences or trade-offs.

The two don't go well together.

This expression is used to lament when one has to endure significant hardships, insults, or exhausting labor just to earn a basic livelihood. It highlights the irony or sadness of facing great misery for the sake of survival.

This proverb is used to describe the extreme stinginess of a person. It suggests that for a greedy or miserly person, giving away money is as painful as death itself. It is used to highlight someone's excessive attachment to their wealth.

This proverb is used to mock someone who puts on a grand act or maintains a high social status for show, but in reality, lacks the financial means to support it. It highlights the gap between outward pretension and inner poverty.

This proverb describes a person who wants two things that are mutually exclusive or incompatible. In the context of the saying, drinking porridge (ambali) would inevitably soil one's mustache; therefore, one cannot keep the mustache clean while enjoying the drink. It is used to mock someone who is indecisive or greedy, wanting to enjoy a benefit without accepting the necessary sacrifice or consequence.

This proverb refers to a person who wants two contradictory things at the same time. In ancient culture, eating a full meal (especially liquid-based traditional food) might soil a well-groomed mustache. It is used to describe a situation where someone wants to enjoy a benefit but is unwilling to compromise on their pride or vanity, or simply wants 'the best of both worlds' when they are mutually exclusive.

This expression highlights the power of wealth in determining social status and comfort. It contrasts the extreme luxury one can enjoy with money against the struggle and lack of basic respect one faces in poverty.

This proverb humorously highlights the predictable or inherent desires and attachments of different people or animals based on their roles or instincts. It is used to describe situations where someone acts exactly as their natural or social inclination dictates.

This expression describes a person who is opportunistic and fickle, driven entirely by self-interest. It refers to someone who displays excitement and greed when there is a chance to receive something for free, but becomes fearful and submissive when faced with authority or a threat.