పొట్టకరుకులు తిన్న వారికి వూచ బియ్యాలు లేవు.

This proverb is used to suggest that relying on or over-praising certain people is futile. Just as pounding husks (chaff) yields no grain, expecting significant help or substance from certain individuals (traditionally used in a sarcastic context regarding a son-in-law's utility in a household) is a waste of effort. It represents a situation with no practical benefit or result.

This proverb suggests that money or resources spent within the family or on its assets are never truly lost. Just as feeding the household's chickens eventually benefits the family (through eggs or meat), food eaten by the family members contributes to the strength and well-being of the household itself. It is used to justify internal expenses that might otherwise seem like a loss.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of effort is put into something, or a great deal of noise/fuss is made about a person or thing, but the actual value, result, or substance is negligible. It highlights a disproportion between appearance and reality.

Appearances are deceitful.

This proverb is used to describe things that are impossible or non-existent. Just as you cannot get rice by pounding empty husks (chaff) and you cannot find a naturally white crow, certain expectations or results are simply unattainable or contrary to nature.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely old or in a state of physical decline. It can also sarcastically refer to someone who is acting helpless or lacks basic common sense and capability.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone aims for something grand or ambitious but lacks even the most basic necessities. It highlights a stark irony or extreme poverty/scarcity.

* A fonte puro pura default aqua.

This proverb highlights the traditional, often difficult relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. It suggests that just as the neem leaf is inherently bitter, a mother-in-law is inherently stern or demanding. It is used to describe situations where something is naturally harsh or impossible to find in a gentle form.

This proverb describes a fall from grace or a significant decline in one's standard of living. It suggests that someone who was once accustomed to a comfortable or luxurious life (symbolized by tasty tamarinds) finds it difficult or unbearable to settle for a life of extreme poverty or hardship (symbolized by eating dry wood/scraps).

Historically, this proverb reflects an old belief that a son is necessary to perform final rites for parents to attain 'Moksha' (salvation). In a modern context, it is often used to discuss traditional family values or the cultural importance placed on continuing the lineage.

This proverb is used to describe a story, explanation, or excuse that lacks logic, consistency, or a proper foundation. It refers to something that is nonsensical or a 'cock and bull story' where the details don't add up or have no basis in reality.