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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to do something without a basic foundation, or acts in an impractical and unrealistic manner. It refers to someone who ignores the fundamentals or reality before trying to achieve something complex.

This expression suggests that divine protection or favor is granted to those who are truthful, honest, and sincere in their speech. It is used to emphasize that integrity and righteousness are eventually rewarded by a higher power.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of suitability and compatibility in decision-making. Just as a sickle is only useful if its handle fits the hand well, a marriage should only be finalized after ensuring the couple is well-matched in age, status, and character. It serves as a metaphor for performing due diligence before making significant life commitments.

This expression highlights the loss of support systems and identity. Just as a bird loses its natural habitat and protection when it leaves the forest, a human being who isolates themselves from society or is abandoned by their community loses their strength, social security, and purpose. It is used to emphasize the importance of social bonds and staying connected to one's roots.

This expression describes a situation where someone tries to avoid a difficult but necessary task or hardship, only to end up in a worse or completely useless situation. It is used when a person's attempt to escape a small struggle leads them to a result that has no value at all.

This expression is used to describe someone who retreats in fear, loses courage, or admits defeat after initially acting bold or aggressive. It is similar to the English idiom 'to turn tail' or 'to run away with one's tail between one's legs.'

This proverb serves as a warning against excessive extravagance and living beyond one's means. It suggests that a household focused only on constant celebration and wasteful spending, rather than saving or maintenance, will eventually face financial ruin and lose everything.

This is a popular Telugu folk saying or superstition regarding weather patterns. It suggests that if it starts raining on a Saturday, it is likely to continue incessantly for an entire week and only cease on the following Saturday. It is used to describe persistent or unending rain.

This proverb highlights favoritism or double standards in how guests are treated within a household. It suggests that while a husband's relatives might be kept at a distance or follow formal etiquette, the wife's relatives often enjoy more intimacy, comfort, or privilege in the home. It is used to mock or point out partiality in hospitality.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone returns something that already belongs to you, but acts as if they are doing you a massive favor or giving you a grand gift. It highlights the irony of being treated like a beneficiary for receiving what is rightfully yours.