నాలుగేళ్ళు నంజుకొని, నడిమేలు గుంజుకో

This expression is used to describe someone who is even more troublesome, persistent, or malicious than the astrological deity Shani (Saturn), who is traditionally associated with seven and a half years of hardship. It characterizes a person who refuses to leave someone alone and causes prolonged suffering or annoyance.

This expression implies that noble birth or being born into a wealthy or virtuous family does not automatically guarantee that a person will possess good character or virtues. It emphasizes that character is determined by one's own nature and actions rather than lineage.

This expression is used to describe someone who is far more troublesome, persistent, or harmful than even the dreaded astrological period of Shani (Sade Sati). It is often said by a person asserting their dominance or capability to cause long-lasting trouble, or to describe a person who never lets go once they start bothering someone.

This proverb describes the deep emotional bond a woman maintains with her parents' home. It suggests that her longing for her childhood home and the family she grew up with lasts throughout her entire life, ending only with her death (symbolized by the destruction or dismantling of the family house).

This proverb is used to describe a situation of extreme desperation or a total breakdown of relationships and ethics. It implies that when your own protectors or family members turn against you and take away your means of survival, you have no choice but to resort to extreme, even disrespectful, measures to reclaim what is rightfully yours or to survive.

This proverb highlights the belief that humans can be ungrateful or deceitful despite being helped. It originates from a folktale where a crocodile helps a man, but the man tries to harm it later. It is used to describe situations where someone displays extreme ingratitude or when dealing with a person whose word cannot be trusted.

This proverb warns that sweet talk or flattery can often lead to trouble or physical punishment later. It is used to advise caution when someone is being overly complimentary or deceptive, as their words might lead one into a trap or a situation resulting in severe consequences.

This proverb emphasizes that a family's prosperity, harmony, and reputation depend largely on the character and conduct of the woman of the house. It is used to highlight the importance of a spouse's virtues in ensuring a happy and successful life.

This expression is used to describe a person who is overly self-satisfied or takes immense pride in their own small achievements, often ignoring the bigger picture or failing to realize that their actions are self-serving and of little consequence to others.

This proverb describes a situation where when a powerful or influential person falls from grace or faces a downfall, even the common or weak people who were previously afraid of them will take the opportunity to criticize, mock, or attack them. It is used to illustrate how people react to someone's loss of power or misfortune.