ఓలి తక్కువ అని గుడ్డిదాన్ని పెండ్లాడితే నెలకు మూడు ఆవాలు.

This proverb is used to point out that even if one cannot see (either literally or metaphorically through lack of knowledge/resources), their basic needs and appetites remain the same. It is often used in contexts where someone suggests that a person who is disadvantaged should forgo basic necessities like food.

Refers to a person, who may not be earning anything, but his needs will be no less than any body else’s. One should learn to live within one’s means, even by limiting his basic needs.

This expression is used to describe something that is of an awkward size or quality—too little for a significant purpose but too much for a trivial one. It refers to a person or thing that is caught in the middle, being neither here nor there, and therefore practically useless or difficult to categorize.

This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to save money by choosing a cheap or inferior option, only to suffer much greater losses due to the hidden costs or incompetence of that choice. It is equivalent to the English concept of being 'penny wise and pound foolish.'

This proverb warns against being penny-wise and pound-foolish. It describes a situation where someone chooses a cheaper or easier option to save money (like paying a smaller bride price), only to suffer much greater losses or damages later due to the inherent flaws or lack of suitability of that choice. It is used when a shortcut or cheap solution leads to expensive consequences.

This proverb is used to warn against being penny-wise and pound-foolish. It describes a situation where someone tries to save money or resources by choosing a cheaper or easier option, only to suffer much greater losses or damages due to the inherent flaws or incompetence of that choice.

This proverb warns against being penny-wise and pound-foolish. It suggests that by trying to save money or gain a small advantage initially (low cost), one might end up with significant long-term expenses or recurring losses due to the lack of quality or competence. It is used when someone chooses a cheap but ineffective solution that ultimately costs more.

This proverb describes a situation where two people who have similar weaknesses or limitations come together, making it impossible for them to help each other. It is used to mock a match or partnership where neither party can compensate for the other's flaws, leading to total inefficiency.

This is a traditional saying that describes an ideal climatic condition for prosperity. It suggests that if it rains regularly (thrice a month), the harvest will be plentiful, leading to the well-being of society. It is often used to describe times of peace, balance, and agricultural abundance.

This proverb is used to express that even if someone lacks financial resources or basic necessities like food, they still maintain their self-respect, dignity, or social standing. It highlights the idea that poverty does not equate to a loss of character or heritage.