పరిగ ఏరిన పాతట్లోకి అగునా

This proverb describes a situation where basic necessities are lacking, yet there are demands or expectations for luxuries. It is used to mock people who cannot afford the bare minimum but aspire for high-end comforts, or to highlight extreme irony in one's financial or social state.

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 suggests that a harmonious marriage leads to a blissful life, while a difficult or incompatible spouse forces a person to seek solace in spirituality or philosophy to cope with the hardships.

This proverb is used to criticize hypocritical charity or actions where someone causes significant damage or commits a sin to perform a small, superficial act of kindness. It implies that the merit of a donation is nullified if the source of that donation involved destruction or unethical means.

This expression is used to indicate that someone's time is up, or they have reached the end of their rope. It often implies that someone's mischievous deeds or a specific phase of their life/work is coming to an end, or that they are finally caught or cornered.

He is on his last legs.

This proverb highlights that small, incidental efforts or meager savings are insufficient to withstand major crises. It is used to emphasize the importance of substantial planning and large-scale preparation instead of relying on trivial or leftover resources when facing serious difficulties.

This expression means that when something becomes overly abundant or common in society, its effects (positive or negative) will eventually reach your own home. It is often used to warn that if a social evil or trend is allowed to grow unchecked, one cannot remain immune to it forever.

This proverb highlights the difference between small preparations and major challenges. It means that measures taken to handle trivial or mild issues (like dew) are completely inadequate when facing a severe crisis or a larger problem (like a heavy rainstorm). It is used to suggest that one must be prepared with sufficient strength or resources to face significant obstacles.

This proverb highlights that mere possession of status symbols or external luxury does not grant one true leadership, merit, or the qualities of a ruler. It is used to mock people who think that having expensive things or a high position automatically makes them great or capable.

This expression describes someone who enters a place or involves themselves in a matter without permission, hesitation, or respect for boundaries. It is used when an uninvited person takes advantage of a lack of supervision or security to intrude where they don't belong.