పాడైపోయిన కూరలు బాపడికి

This proverb is used to describe a stingy or hypocritical attitude where people donate or give away only useless, damaged, or spoiled items to others (traditionally referring to priests in this context) while keeping the good ones for themselves. It highlights the tendency to offer charity only when the item is of no value to the giver.

This proverb is used to point out that it is useless to perform an action or provide a suggestion after the event or opportunity has already passed. It signifies that certain efforts are redundant or unnecessary when the time for them has lapsed.

This expression is used to indicate that even if an expert or a great person initiates a task, it doesn't guarantee completion or success without the necessary efforts, cooperation, or the fulfillment of other essential conditions. It highlights that the process is as important as the person leading it.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone 'generously' gives away something that is useless or unwanted by themselves. It highlights hypocritical charity or disposing of junk under the guise of being helpful or religious.

This expression is used to describe the vigor and energy of youth. It implies that during one's prime age, even a tough or 'crunchy' meat like duck can be easily digested and enjoyed. It signifies that everything seems favorable and manageable when one is young and healthy.

This proverb is used to describe predictable or characteristic desires. Just as it is common for a mother-in-law to favor her son-in-law or a traditional priest to have a fondness for the food served at rituals (specifically dal), it refers to people having natural, expected, or deep-seated longings for certain things.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes an absurd or highly exaggerated claim that defies common sense. It highlights the tendency of some people to give grand names or qualities to things that are fundamentally weak, broken, or non-existent.

This expression describes a situation where one useless or ruined thing is given to someone who is already in a helpless or destitute state. It refers to a mock charity or a futile gesture where neither the giver is making a sacrifice nor the receiver is getting any benefit. It is used to mock instances where someone tries to solve a problem with a worthless solution.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe someone who is extremely lazy or makes excuses to avoid work. It refers to a folk story where a lazy person claims a task was already completed long ago just to avoid being asked to do it now.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's bad luck or problems follow them regardless of where they go or what changes they make. It implies that certain hardships are inevitable due to fate or circumstances, and one cannot escape their troubles simply by changing locations.