నివురు గప్పిన నిప్పు

This phrase is used to emphasize that being in debt is a constant source of stress, trouble, and psychological burden. It serves as a warning to avoid taking loans or living beyond one's means.

Debt is the worst poverty.

This expression is used to describe a person with immense hidden talent, power, or potential that is currently obscured or suppressed by circumstances. It implies that while the energy is currently invisible or dormant, it remains potent and can flare up at any moment.

This expression is used to describe a person whose immense talent, power, or intense emotion is currently hidden or suppressed but has the potential to flare up at any moment. It signifies latent strength or a hidden genius that isn't obvious to an observer at first glance.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Make hay while the sun shines.' It advises people to make the most of an opportunity while conditions are favorable or to complete tasks while they have the resources and health to do so.

This expression refers to a hidden talent, an underlying emotion, or a latent danger that is not immediately visible. Just as hot coal remains burning underneath a layer of ash, it describes someone or something that appears calm or dormant on the outside but possesses great intensity, power, or suppressed anger within.

* Dame donde me asienta, que yo me haré donde me acuesta.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and preparedness in agriculture. If the tools aren't sharp or if the farmer misses the specific sowing window (season), the crop will fail, making the payment of land taxes a total loss. It is used more broadly to signify that performing a task without proper preparation or at the wrong time leads to wasted effort and resources.

This is a humorous or self-justifying proverb used by addicts or spendthrifts to justify borrowing money for their vices or immediate pleasures. It implies that certain desires are so strong that one would go to the extent of getting into debt just to satisfy them, often used to highlight reckless behavior or misplaced priorities.

This proverb is primarily used in the context of agriculture but applies to any time-sensitive task. It means that if your tools aren't sharp (readiness) or if you miss the specific window of opportunity (timing), all the effort and money (taxes/investment) put into the endeavor will be a total loss. It emphasizes that both preparation and timing are crucial for success.

Truth cannot be concealed or suppressed. If one tries to hide away truth, it is likely to harm one. It is therefore wise to reveal the truth by making a clean breast and gain peace of mind.

This proverb is used to describe people who lack actual skills or achievements but try to compensate by bragging or telling tall tales. It is similar to the English expression 'Empty vessels make the most noise.'