ఒల్లీ ఒల్లని చుట్టం వచ్చాడు, ఉడికించు ఉలవపప్పు ఉగాది దాకా

This proverb describes a fair-weather friend or an opportunistic person. It refers to someone who abandons their responsibilities or relationships when times are difficult and resources are scarce, only to return and claim their rights or benefits when prosperity returns.

This proverb is used to question the nature of a relationship. It asks whether a person is a genuine blood relative (pegu chuttam) who cares out of love, or a 'fair-weather friend' (pettu chuttam) who is only around for financial gain, gifts, or personal benefit. It is often used when someone shows sudden interest in a person's life only when they become wealthy or influential.

A table friend is changeable. (French.)‡ * Vache de loin a lait asses. † Geluk en glas brekt even ras. ‡ Ami de table est variable.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is treated with total disregard or lack of respect because they are perceived as unimportant or overly familiar. It is used when hospitality is minimal or insulting, or when someone is given a useless or broken item instead of a proper one due to their low status in the eyes of the host.

This expression is used to describe a person who is overly suspicious or focused on trivial, petty details instead of showing proper hospitality or respect. It highlights a mean-spirited nature where one looks for a reason to find fault or protect their belongings even before welcoming a guest.

This expression highlights the inconvenience and frustration caused by uninvited or unwanted guests. It suggests that when someone visits at an inappropriate time or without being asked, it creates a restless and bothersome situation for the host.

This proverb is used to describe guests or situations that are poorly timed and likely to result in an extended, perhaps unwanted, stay. It implies that certain timings naturally lead to people overstaying their welcome or creating more work for the hosts.

This proverb emphasizes the cultural value of hospitality and compassion. It suggests that anyone who approaches your door in need should be treated with the same respect and care as a relative, at least for the duration of that encounter. It is used to remind people to be generous and kind to strangers or those less fortunate.

This proverb describes people who pretend to be relatives or close friends only when they want something or have a selfish motive. It mocks those who establish connections based on greed or immediate material gain rather than genuine affection.

This proverb suggests that harsh or rude people deserve equally tough or unpleasant treatment. Just as horse gram is considered a hard, inferior grain compared to others, a person with a foul mouth should be met with responses or consequences that match their behavior.

This expression describes people who offer verbal sympathy or make grand promises but disappear when actual help or hospitality (like providing a meal) is required. It refers to someone who is friendly only on the surface and avoids the responsibility of true friendship or kinship.