పొద్దు పొడుపున వచ్చిన వాన, పొద్దుగూకి వచ్చిన చుట్టం పోరు

This proverb highlights two situations that are known to persist for a long duration. Morning rain often indicates a rainy day ahead, and a relative arriving in the evening is likely to stay overnight. It is used to describe situations or guests that are expected to linger for quite some time.

This expression emphasizes that once a person earns a certain reputation—whether good or bad—it stays with them for life and remains even after they pass away. It is often used to remind someone that their actions have long-lasting consequences on their legacy.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a newcomer, junior, or younger person surpasses their senior or predecessor in skill, power, or success. It highlights that experience (age) doesn't always guarantee superiority over late-blooming talent or sharp ambition.

This expression refers to the auspiciousness and good fortune associated with bringing home a new cow or a new bride. It implies that certain events or arrivals bring luck, prosperity, and a change in the family's destiny. It is often used to emphasize the importance of timing and the positive vibes new members (livestock or family) bring to a household.

This proverb is used to indicate that certain events in life are inevitable and beyond human control once they are set in motion. Just as a physical urge like vomiting cannot be suppressed, significant life events like marriage will happen when the time is right, regardless of attempts to delay or stop them.

This proverb is used to describe guests or situations that are poorly timed and likely to result in an extended, perhaps unwanted, stay. It implies that certain timings naturally lead to people overstaying their welcome or creating more work for the hosts.

This expression is used to mock someone who is acting overly proud, arrogant, or self-important without any actual justification. It suggests the person thinks they are the center of the universe or have achieved something extraordinary when they haven't.

This proverb highlights the transient nature of certain events. Just as morning rain usually clears up quickly to make way for the day, a guest who arrives early in the morning is often expected to complete their business and leave by evening. It is used to suggest that things starting early often finish early.

This proverb highlights that certain arrival events, such as the birth of a child or the purchase/arrival of livestock, are seen as significant markers of fate. It is used to describe how the timing of these events is often associated with the subsequent prosperity or misfortunes that befall a family, suggesting that the 'auspiciousness' of their arrival time influences the household's future.

This expression is used to describe a deeply ingrained habit, trait, or skill that stays with a person throughout their lifetime. It suggests that once something is learned or becomes part of a person's nature, it is nearly impossible to change or get rid of it.

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