ఒక్కడి సంపాద్యము పది మంది పాలు

This proverb refers to a situation where a single individual is the sole breadwinner for a large extended family or a group of dependents. It describes the burden of one person's hard work sustaining many others, often used when discussing family responsibilities or collective dependency on one source of income.

This proverb emphasizes the power of collective opinion and consensus. It suggests that when a large group of people follows a certain path or agrees on a particular statement, it gains legitimacy and becomes the established norm or truth. It is used to highlight that communal agreement carries more weight than individual opinion.

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'Too many cooks spoil the broth.' It suggests that when too many people are involved in a single task, conflicting opinions and lack of coordination lead to failure or poor results.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's hard-earned income or wealth is entirely consumed by unnecessary, wasteful, or unproductive expenses. It highlights how great efforts can be neutralized by even greater extravagance or misfortune.

Ill use of well gotten gains.

This proverb emphasizes the value of land and sustainable resources over liquid cash. It suggests that while money (panalu) is temporary and easily spent, owning land (acres) provides long-term security, livelihood, and stability for generations.

This proverb highlights a situation where the labor or earnings of a single individual support an entire group or family. It is often used to describe a sole breadwinner in a household or a leader whose efforts benefit many followers.

This expression describes someone who has suffered through prolonged, excruciating illness or hardship for a long time before finally passing away or reaching a state of absolute misery. It is used to emphasize a journey of continuous suffering where death or the final outcome feels like a tragic end to a painful process.

This proverb describes a situation where an already difficult or unfortunate condition is made even worse by a new problem. It is used when a person who is already struggling faces an additional, albeit minor, irritation that becomes unbearable given their existing state.

This proverb describes a situation where the expenditure far exceeds the income. It is used to mock someone who spends extravagantly or has too many dependents/requirements compared to the meager amount they actually earn.

This expression is used to convey that the effectiveness of a remedy or solution is what truly matters, regardless of its cost, origin, or reputation. If a treatment works and the ailment is cured, it is considered the right 'medicine'. It is often applied to situations where practical results are valued over theoretical perfection.