నెమలి కంటినీరు వేటగాడికి ముద్దా?

This proverb is used to describe things that naturally follow a specific path or instinct. Just as water naturally flows toward lower ground (slopes), certain events or human tendencies are inevitable. It is often used to imply that truth will eventually come out or that people naturally gravitate towards their own kind or interests.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to foolishly imitate a person who is far more capable or talented than themselves, often resulting in failure or self-harm. It warns against over-ambition and the lack of self-awareness regarding one's own limitations.

This proverb describes a situation where an elderly person becomes overly attached to or obsessed with someone or something unsuitable or inappropriate for their age. It is often used to criticize elderly men who pursue younger women, or more broadly, to point out the irony of developing new, intense cravings at a late stage in life when they should be focused on other matters.

This expression refers to 'Ostrich Policy' or self-delusion. It describes a situation where someone ignores an obvious problem or danger by pretending it doesn't exist, foolishly believing that if they can't see the threat, the threat can't see them.

This expression means that a person with malicious intent or a cold heart will not be moved by the suffering or tears of their victim. It is used to describe situations where someone remains indifferent to another's pain because their goal is to exploit or harm them.

This expression is used to question whether someone values the end result and productivity (pani) or if they are more concerned with the effort and hardship (paatu) involved. It is often used to remind someone that the outcome is what matters most, or to ask if they are willing to endure the struggle to get the reward.

This proverb emphasizes the value of immediate certainty over future possibilities. It is similar to the English idiom 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,' suggesting it is better to have something small but guaranteed right now than the hope of something better that might never arrive.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a victim's suffering or pleas for mercy have no effect on a cruel or heartless oppressor. Just as a hunter is not moved by the tears of the prey they intend to kill, a cold-hearted person will not be swayed by the pain of those they exploit.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a cruel or predatory person remains indifferent to the suffering of their victim. It highlights that someone who intends to harm you for their own benefit will not be moved by your tears or pain. It is often applied when someone shows fake sympathy while continuing to exploit or hurt another.

This proverb describes a situation where a person shows a delayed, insincere, or hypocritical emotional reaction. It is used to mock someone who pretends to care about a loss or an event long after it happened, or when their reaction is clearly performative rather than genuine.