నా సద్ది తెచ్చి నీ ఇడుపున పెట్టుకొని తినడమెందుకు?

This expression is used to suggest that when something is obvious or already known, there is no need for unnecessary investigation or seeking mystical explanations. It implies that further questioning is redundant when the reality is right in front of one's eyes.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or a burdensome task through their own actions. It implies that a person has self-inflicted a headache or problem that could have been easily avoided.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or a burden upon themselves through their own actions. It implies that a problem which didn't exist was intentionally 'purchased' or brought home by the individual.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions or attempts to solve a problem backfire, causing them self-inflicted harm or trouble. It is similar to the English idiom 'to dig one's own grave' or 'to shoot oneself in the foot'.

* Plega l'albero quando à giovane. † Gammel Green bryder nær den skal boles. Le fou cherche son malheur.

This proverb highlights that if the person in power or authority is your well-wisher or relative, you will receive benefits regardless of your position or status. It is often used to describe nepotism or the advantage of having influential connections.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or creates a problem for themselves when things were perfectly fine before. It refers to self-inflicted complications or meddling in affairs that lead to unwanted stress.

This proverb is used to criticize inconsistency or a sudden fall in status/standard of living. It highlights the futility of enjoying a high status temporarily if one has to settle for something much lower shortly after. It suggests that it is better to maintain a steady, sustainable position rather than experiencing extreme highs and lows.

This expression describes a person who creates an impossibly heavy or complicated situation through their own foolish actions and then expects others to help them out of it. It highlights the absurdity of self-created burdens and the unreasonable expectation for others to solve problems that defy logic.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone voluntarily invites trouble or creates a headache for themselves by their own actions or choices. It is similar to the English expression 'to go looking for trouble' or 'asking for it.'

* Alterâ manu scabunt, altera ferunt.

This proverb suggests that one should utilize their own resources and comforts rather than opting for inferior or inconvenient alternatives. It is used to question why someone would choose a difficult or unnecessary path when they already have a settled and comfortable option available.