నక్క జిత్తులన్నీ నా వద్ద ఉండగా నన్ను మోసము చేసెనే తాబేటి బుర్ర

This proverb suggests that success often comes to those who were once ridiculed or underestimated. It is used to encourage someone to persevere despite mockery, implying that the final outcome will prove their worth.

This proverb describes a situation where two equally cunning or clever people are dealing with each other. It is used when one person's trickery is met with another's sharp intuition, or when two people understand each other's secret motives without needing many words.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two parties are mutually dependent on each other to complete a task or achieve a goal. It signifies a deadlock or a necessary partnership where one cannot function without the other's cooperation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people who are equally crafty, shrewd, or deceptive are communicating or collaborating. It implies that when two cunning individuals meet, they understand each other's hidden motives and tricks perfectly. It is often used to describe a partnership where both parties are trying to outsmart others or are perfectly matched in their mischievous nature.

This expression describes a situation where someone puts in immense hard work and care into a project or task for a long time, only to lose everything or have it wasted at the very last moment due to negligence or bad luck. It is used to express frustration over wasted effort.

This expression is used to describe a situation where extreme neglect or lack of basic necessities leads to a total collapse or death. It highlights the irony of a 'grand departure' (going to heaven/dying) that was actually caused by simple starvation or poor maintenance.

This proverb is used to describe a sarcastic or ironic situation where a person's excuse to avoid a task or a place is met with an even more inconvenient or absurd demand. It highlights the lack of empathy or total misunderstanding of someone's discomfort, or a situation where someone is forced to endure exactly what they are trying to escape from.

This expression is used when a person who considers themselves extremely cunning or clever is outsmarted by someone who appears slow or simple. It highlights the irony of a self-proclaimed expert failing at their own game against a seemingly weak opponent. It is often used to mock overconfidence.

This proverb warns about potential dangers or troubles. Standing near a buffalo's calf is dangerous because the mother buffalo may attack to protect it. Similarly, being near an old creditor is risky as they will inevitably demand their money back, causing social embarrassment or financial pressure. It advises staying away from situations that trigger trouble.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a calm, cool-headed person acts as a counter-balance to someone who is extremely angry or hot-tempered. Just as water extinguishes fire, the calm person's presence or actions neutralize the other person's rage.