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This expression emphasizes that once a person earns a certain reputation—whether good or bad—it stays with them for life and remains even after they pass away. It is often used to remind someone that their actions have long-lasting consequences on their legacy.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone waits for all problems or obstacles to disappear before starting a task. It highlights the futility of waiting for a 'perfect' or 'trouble-free' time, as life—like the ocean waves—is continuous. Usage: To advise someone to stop procrastinating or waiting for ideal conditions.

This expression means that people do not face ruin or downfall simply because others wish it upon them or speak ill of them. It is used to suggest that ill wishes, curses, or malicious talk from others lack the power to cause real harm to a person's life or destiny.

This proverb emphasizes personal choice and individual preference. It implies that in matters of personal belongings (like clothing) or life partners, it is the individual's own choice or satisfaction that matters most, regardless of what others think.

This proverb describes a chain reaction of financial or situational ruin. It illustrates how a delay or a specific failure can affect multiple people in a sequence. In the context of the folk story it originates from, a delay in a wedding or a meal caused the salt and lentils (perishables/goods) to go to waste, but the betel leaf seller suffered the most because those leaves wilt the fastest. It is used to describe situations where one person's misfortune or mistake leads to the downfall of everyone associated with the task.

This proverb warns against the dangers of over-indulgence and vanity. It suggests that excessive affection/pampering can ruin a child's character or reputation, just as trying to walk too gracefully or pridefully can lead to an unnatural or awkward gait. It is used to advise moderation in upbringing and behavior.

This proverb is used to describe situations where a lack of unity or a delay in decision-making leads to the downfall of everyone involved. It specifically refers to how salt spoils lentils when mixed too early, but betel leaves, being highly perishable, ruin the fastest and most completely. It serves as a warning against indecision and the compounding nature of losses in a group.

This proverb describes how certain conditions lead to a gradual decline in quality or health. It suggests that a house becomes unmanageable and deteriorated when it is too cramped or poorly planned (irakatam), and similarly, a person's physical health is ruined by chronic aches or rheumatic pains (vayuvu noppulu). It is used to highlight how structural or internal flaws can lead to total ruin.

This expression refers to someone who is resourceful and makes a living or gains benefits through their cleverness, skill, or tactful maneuvering rather than just hard labor. It describes the art of managing situations to one's advantage.

It is unwise to spoil the other person, mostly out of ill will, as it will usually result in one’s own destruction.