నలుగురు నవ్వినట్లే ఉంది, నా మాట కుదిరినట్లే ఉంది.

This proverb conveys that one should not judge or mock something based on its initial appearance or current struggling state. Just as a field that looks poor might eventually yield a great harvest, people or projects that are currently being ridiculed may eventually succeed and prove their critics wrong. It is used to encourage patience and resilience against mockery.

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 expression is used to describe a person taking advantage of a busy or chaotic situation to accomplish their own personal tasks or selfish motives unnoticed. It is similar to the English concept of 'making hay while the sun shines,' but often carries a slightly opportunistic or sneaky connotation.

This expression refers to a person who tries to take advantage of a chaotic or crowded situation for their own benefit, often by acting unnoticed or slipping away. It is used to describe opportunistic behavior during a distraction or bustle.

This proverb is used to mock someone's extreme laziness or their tendency to give absurd excuses for avoiding their responsibilities. It describes a situation where a person is so uninterested or 'busy' that they suggest ceremonies intended for after their death be performed while they are still alive, just because they can't be bothered to participate later.

This proverb suggests that collective wisdom and common practice define what is right or acceptable in a society. It is used to emphasize following established traditions or conforming to the consensus of the community rather than acting in isolation.

This proverb highlights that frequent use or constant activity prevents stagnation and decay. It is often used to emphasize that skills stay sharp with practice, or that a place that is well-maintained and busy remains clean and functional. It suggests that consistent action keeps things from withering away.

This proverb describes extreme hypocrisy or malicious intent disguised as sympathy. It refers to a person who pretends to be sad about a tragedy while secretly wishing for, or even causing, the worst possible outcome for another. It is used to mock people who act like well-wishers but harbor deep-seated enmity.

This expression highlights the multifaceted power of words. It suggests that human speech can be used to convey sophistication (neetu), to deliver a sharp or stinging impact (potu), or to be honest and straightforward (sooti). It is often used to remind people that how we talk can charm, hurt, or clarify depending on the intent.

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.