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This proverb is used to emphasize making wise investments or spending money on things that appreciate in value. It compares buying clothes (which wear out and lose value) to buying livestock (which grows and produces profit), suggesting one should prioritize long-term growth over temporary material possessions.

This expression is used to describe a chain reaction or a situation where the loss or failure of a minor component immediately triggers the collapse of a major one. It is often used in the context of family relationships or traditional social structures where one event inevitably leads to another related consequence.

This proverb advises adaptability and acceptance of circumstances. It suggests that if something can be extended or managed, do so; but if a situation becomes uncontrollable or a failure is inevitable (like slipping), one should accept the outcome rather than struggling pointlessly. It is often used to describe going with the flow or being practical about one's limitations.

This proverb means that excess of anything, or over-management, can lead to the downfall or ruin of a task or an organization. It is used to suggest that when too many people try to lead or when authority becomes overbearing/excessive, the original purpose is lost.

This is a traditional agricultural saying from the Palnadu region of Andhra Pradesh regarding the Kandleru stream. It signifies that the prosperity of the farmers depends entirely on the water levels of the river. A small stream (trickle) indicates drought and crop failure, while a full flow ensures a bountiful harvest and celebration.

This proverb is used to describe a person who finds faults in everything when they are unwilling or uninterested in a particular person or task. Just as it is impossible to find a stone in smooth curd, such people invent excuses or imaginary problems to avoid involvement or to criticize others.

This proverb is used to describe how growth affects different things differently. Just as sorghum (jonna) loses its grain value and becomes mere fodder (jaadu) when it grows excessively tall, but paddy (vari) yields more grain (vadlu), human endeavors or traits must be channeled correctly. It emphasizes that excessive growth in the wrong direction can be useless, while growth in the right context leads to productivity.

This expression is used to describe a chain reaction of unfortunate events or how small failures can lead to larger, systemic collapses. In a traditional context, it refers to the sequence of life events or rituals where the disruption of one step inevitably affects the next.

This expression is used to describe something that is incomplete, half-baked, or in an intermediate state where it is neither here nor there. It highlights the uselessness or dissatisfaction caused by things that are not fully developed or finished, such as a task left halfway or a skill that is poorly acquired.

This expression suggests that if a small problem or minor connection is severed, it can lead to the destruction of a larger, more significant relationship or structure. It is often used to warn that neglect of small things can lead to a domino effect, resulting in a major loss.