ఫరవాలేని చుట్టం వచ్చింది, పాతచేట గొడుగు పట్టమన్నట్లు

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 the behavior of people who lack character or maturity when they suddenly acquire wealth or power. It highlights their tendency to engage in showy, arrogant, and illogical displays of status to impress others, even when it makes no sense (like using an umbrella at night).

A person, who acquires riches suddenly, makes unreasonable demands, as his riches go to his head and make him arrogant. One should be poised and maintain emotional balance, when fortune smiles on him.

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 someone who gives bad, sarcastic, or destructive advice under the guise of an auspicious or positive occasion. Uttarayanam is considered a highly sacred period in the Hindu calendar where dying is believed to lead to salvation; however, advising someone to commit suicide just because the timing is 'good' is absurd and malicious.

This proverb describes how people of low character or small-mindedness behave arrogantly and show off excessively when they suddenly acquire wealth or power. It highlights their lack of humility and their tendency to make ridiculous demands just to display their new status.

This proverb describes opportunism or adaptability. It suggests that one should change their stance, behavior, or plans based on the prevailing circumstances or the direction of the 'wind' to ensure their own benefit or survival. It is often used to describe people who align themselves with whoever is currently in power.

Suitable to the occasion.

This proverb suggests that even old or worn-out things can be made to look attractive with a little bit of decoration or a new layer of paint. It is often used to describe how makeup or new clothes can enhance a person's appearance, or how superficial improvements can hide the age or flaws of an object.

This proverb describes the behavior of people who suddenly acquire wealth or power and display it through ridiculous, arrogant, or unnecessary ostentation. It is used to mock those who act pretentiously because they are not used to their new status.

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.