ఒకలింగడు పోయినా పోయినట్లు, బాగా నమిలి మ్రింగమన్నాడట.

This expression is used to highlight a contradiction in behavior or expectations. It suggests that someone who enjoys or is accustomed to pleasant, sweet things (symbolized by the banana) would never knowingly consume something destructive or lethal (symbolized by poison). It is often used to question why someone would choose a harmful path when they know what is good.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely out of touch with the context or topic of conversation. It signifies a person who asks an irrelevant or foolish question after listening to a whole explanation, showing they haven't understood a single word.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the loss of a core entity or person results in the loss of relevance or livelihood for those dependent on it. It highlights that certain roles only have value as long as the central object of their service exists.

This expression is used to describe someone who talks a lot about their affection or concern for others but never actually does anything helpful. It highlights the hypocrisy of showing superficial love through words while failing to provide basic necessities or tangible support.

This expression emphasizes the extreme importance of integrity and keeping one's promises. In traditional contexts, it compares the loss of a person's reputation or honor (symbolized by broken promises) to the irreversible loss of virtue, suggesting that living without honor or credibility is a heavy burden.

This proverb suggests that one should not expect any benefit, hospitality, or return from an enemy. Even if you give or lose something valuable to an adversary, it should be considered a total loss because an enemy will never acknowledge the gesture or reciprocate. It is used to advise people to avoid dealings with those who harbor ill-will.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to hide their mistakes or incompetence by blaming it on fate, karma, or destiny. It specifically refers to people who give philosophical or fatalistic excuses for problems they likely caused themselves, or when someone avoids giving a direct answer to a straightforward question about their failures.

A sarcastic expression used to describe a situation where someone overlooks a major loss or disaster and instead focuses on a trivial or insignificant detail that turned out well. It highlights a misplaced sense of priority or an inappropriate focus on minor aesthetics/outcomes amidst a tragedy.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to hide their mistakes or incompetence by blaming it on fate or karma. It highlights a circular or evasive way of answering where instead of giving a direct reason for a failure, one attributes it to destiny to avoid accountability.

This proverb suggests that one should not expect help or goodwill from an enemy. Even if they appear to give something or help you, it is likely temporary, unreliable, or comes with hidden strings that ultimately result in a loss for you. It emphasizes the importance of self-respect and the futility of depending on those who wish you ill.