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This proverb is used to describe someone who smiles or talks excessively to hide their financial troubles, or someone who maintains an outward appearance of cheerfulness despite being heavily indebted to many people in the community.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where excessive efforts, resources, or wealth are wasted due to lack of control or mismanagement. Just as milk that boils over is lost to the stove and cannot be used, hard-earned gains or potential successes that are squandered become useless.

This expression is used to describe a sudden, intense burst of emotion, enthusiasm, or anger that subsides just as quickly as it rose. Much like how milk boils up rapidly and settles down instantly when the heat is removed, it refers to temporary excitement or short-lived passion.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's excessive anger or loud boasts result in no real action or benefit, ultimately going to waste. Just as milk overflowing from a pot only makes a mess on the stove rather than filling a cup, empty threats or wasted energy do not achieve anything productive.

This proverb is used to emphasize that things lost through negligence or over-excitement are useless. Just as milk that boils over and spills onto the stove cannot be recovered or consumed, opportunities or resources lost due to lack of attention are a total waste.

This proverb suggests that one should not expect any benefit, hospitality, or return from an enemy. Even if you give or lose something valuable to an adversary, it should be considered a total loss because an enemy will never acknowledge the gesture or reciprocate. It is used to advise people to avoid dealings with those who harbor ill-will.

This proverb suggests that it is better to walk beside someone as an equal or companion rather than following them like a servant or subordinate. It emphasizes self-respect and warns against putting oneself in a position where one might be ignored or treated with less importance while traveling or working together.

This expression signifies that signs of prosperity, growth, and hope should never be interrupted or cut short. Boiling milk and a glowing lamp are considered symbols of auspiciousness and 'Lakshmi' (wealth/good fortune) in Telugu culture; letting them die out abruptly is seen as a bad omen or a sign of declining luck.

This proverb suggests that one should not expect help or goodwill from an enemy. Even if they appear to give something or help you, it is likely temporary, unreliable, or comes with hidden strings that ultimately result in a loss for you. It emphasizes the importance of self-respect and the futility of depending on those who wish you ill.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of flexibility and adaptability. It suggests that being humble or accommodating in difficult situations is better than being rigid and suffering total destruction or failure. It is often used to advise someone to compromise rather than losing everything due to ego or stubbornness.