నా సిరి కన్నా అక్క సిరి ఘనము, అక్క సిరి కన్నా నా సిరి ఘనము.

This proverb describes someone who is more efficient or cunning than another. While one person is busy working through details or struggling (chewing), the other person finishes the task instantly or takes the credit effortlessly (swallowing). It is often used to describe someone who outperforms another with less apparent effort.

Said of an energetic man.

This proverb describes a situation where someone works hard but receives very little or no profit in return, essentially only getting what they consumed or used during the process. It is used to highlight instances of fruitless labor or poor compensation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person does the hard work or preparations (chewing), but another person quickly takes away the result or benefit (swallowing). It can also refer to people who are more efficient or aggressive in consuming resources or grabbing opportunities compared to those who take their time.

This proverb is used to describe a person who speaks grandly or makes lofty promises but fails to deliver anything substantial or acts in a very stingy manner. It highlights the contrast between high-sounding talk and poor or insignificant actions.

A Mânika is a dry measure. The greatest talkers are always the least doers.

This expression is used to describe someone who has lost their fortune, status, or power, yet continues to maintain the habits, pride, or mannerisms of their former prosperous state. It highlights that while material wealth can vanish quickly, one's character or deep-seated lifestyle habits often persist.

This expression is used to describe a perfect, harmonious, or destined combination of two things that come from completely different origins or environments. Just as forest amla (gooseberry) and sea salt are harvested from opposite places but blend perfectly to create a delicious taste (pickles), it refers to an ideal pairing of people, ideas, or events.

Usirikakaya is the Emblica Officinalis. Used with reference to an advantage gained by an unlooked for coin- cidence.

This expression is used to describe an unexpected but perfect union or meeting of two entities from completely different origins that complement each other beautifully. Just as forest-grown gooseberries and sea salt come together to make a great pickle despite their distant sources, it refers to people or things from different backgrounds coming together for a common purpose.

This proverb describes the behavior of people who suddenly acquire wealth (nouveau riche). Just as a boil on a nerve is extremely painful and sensitive to the touch, people who gain sudden fortune often become overly sensitive, arrogant, and difficult to deal with, as they do not know how to handle their new status gracefully.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a side-dish or a secondary accompaniment overshadows the main meal. Metaphorically, it refers to instances where accessories or trivial additions are given more importance or are more impressive than the main subject or person.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a secondary or trivial thing is given more importance, or seems more impressive, than the primary or essential thing. It's often applied when an accessory or an accompaniment overshadows the main subject.