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This expression refers to someone who is being dishonest or opportunistic. It describes a situation where a person tries to steal or misappropriate something and only admits to it if they are caught; otherwise, they treat it as their own. It is used to highlight hypocrisy or lack of integrity.

This is a blunt and slightly vulgar proverb used to describe people who are indifferent to others' suffering or effort because it doesn't affect them personally. It highlights how people give reckless or difficult advice to others when they have no 'skin in the game' or when they don't have to face the consequences themselves.

This proverb is used to deflate someone's ego when they think they are indispensable or unique. It suggests that the world doesn't stop for one person and a suitable replacement or a similar person will always be available to fill a role.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is prepared for two possible outcomes, often in farming or business. Castor plants grow in low rainfall, while pigeon peas need more rain. It signifies a win-win strategy or a fallback plan where regardless of the circumstances, there will be some form of harvest or benefit.

This is a witty and biting comeback used to silence someone who is being overly boastful or arrogant about their importance in a situation. It highlights that no one is indispensable and that there are always alternatives, even if the alternatives suggested are humorous or absurdly provocative.

This proverb is used to criticize people who are overly greedy and try to exploit someone's generosity. It describes a situation where if something is offered for free, a person not only takes it for themselves but also asks for more for their relatives or friends, showing no shame in their greed.

This is a humorous and sarcastic Telugu proverb used to describe a witty or sharp-tongued retort to an arrogant or self-important claim. It highlights how someone's attempt to show their indispensability can be met with a crushing and absurd counter-argument, often used to silence someone who is bragging about their role in a situation.

This proverb highlights that minor or superficial efforts do not provide true satisfaction or results. Just as light snacks (flattened rice) don't feel like a complete meal until one feels full, a task is only considered truly finished when the desired impact or heavy lifting is achieved. It is used to describe situations where someone expects big results from very little effort.

This expression describes a situation where an outcome results in one of two extremes—either total success or complete subservience/failure. It is used to describe a high-stakes scenario or a person who finds themselves in a position where they must either be the master of a situation or its humble servant, with no middle ground.

This expression is used to describe a state of poor health or extreme exhaustion where neither food nor fasting provides relief. It can also figuratively describe a 'no-win' situation or a dilemma where every possible action leads to a negative or unsatisfying result.