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This expression emphasizes that taking a longer, safer, or more reliable path is better than taking a shortcut that is fraught with difficulties or danger. It is used to suggest that patience and safety should be prioritized over speed or risky convenience.

This proverb is used to comment on irony or hypocritical situations where people judge others based on timing or status, even when they share a similar fate. It highlights that the first person to experience a situation or commit an act often gains a higher status or 'moral ground' compared to the second person who does the exact same thing.

This expression is used to describe a dilemma or a 'catch-22' situation where one is trapped between two equally difficult or dangerous alternatives. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English idiom 'between a rock and a hard place.'

This proverb is used to describe a person who is driven primarily by jealousy. It suggests that such a person's envy is so prominent that it precedes them, while their actual identity or other characteristics follow behind. It is often used to criticize someone whose actions are entirely motivated by spite or the inability to see others prosper.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is facing troubles or attacks from all directions simultaneously. It highlights a state of being trapped or victimized by multiple sources of misfortune or betrayal at once.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone or something shows a sudden, intense burst of activity, energy, or arrogance just before their downfall, failure, or end. It is a warning that a final flare-up of power often precedes total extinction.

This expression is used to advise that taking a longer, safer, or more reliable path is better than taking a shortcut that is fraught with danger or difficulties. It emphasizes prioritizing peace and safety over speed.

This proverb is used to describe a 'catch-22' or a 'no-win' situation where every available option leads to a negative or unpleasant outcome. It is similar to the English expressions 'between a rock and a hard place' or 'between the devil and the deep blue sea.'

This proverb lists things that are difficult to manage or recover once they have turned away. It implies that a mat that constantly rolls itself up is useless, a door that gets stuck closed is a hindrance, and a spouse who holds a long-term grudge makes domestic life unbearable. It is used to describe situations or behaviors that become stubbornly uncooperative or obstructive.

This expression is used to describe people who speak very pleasantly and flatteringly to your face, but criticize, mock, or gossip about you as soon as you are gone. It highlights hypocrisy and two-faced behavior.