పొయ్యిలో పిల్లి ఇంకా నిద్రపోతూ ఉన్నది

This expression is used to describe a foolish or self-destructive person who sells their source of livelihood (fertilizer for farming) and then destroys their only means of comfort or warmth (the quilt) for fuel. It refers to someone who makes decisions that lead to their own total ruin by wasting both their assets and their necessities.

This is a humorous and rhythmic proverb used to describe a situation where multiple people are involved in a process, but the final outcome is a loss or a mystery. It highlights how something can vanish or be mismanaged when passed through different hands, often used when assets or items are squandered through lack of accountability.

* Il n'est orguell que de pauvre enrichl.

This proverb describes a state of absolute peace of mind. When a person is free from anxieties, burdens, or guilt, they can sleep soundly anywhere, even in a noisy and chaotic environment like a busy marketplace. It is used to highlight that mental peace is the key to rest.

This expression describes the irrational and self-destructive nature of extreme jealousy. It refers to someone who is so consumed by envy of another person's success or prosperity that they sabotage their own progress or well-being out of spite or sheer frustration.

An envious man waxes lean with the fatness of his neighbour. Envy is its own torturer. ( Danish ? ) * Wer einen lobt in Praesentia und schimpft in Absentia, den hole die Pestilentia. † Avindayg er sin egen Böddel.

This expression describes a person who is indecisive or neutral, refusing to take a side in a conflict or decision. Just as a cat sitting on a wall can jump to either side at any moment, it refers to someone waiting to see which side will be more advantageous before committing.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to escape a difficult or bad situation, only to end up in an even worse one. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'out of the frying pan and into the fire.'

This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely useless or miserly. Just as a cactus neither provides edible fruit nor sufficient shade for a traveler, some individuals possess neither a helpful nature nor resources that benefit others. It is typically applied to people from whom no help or kindness can be expected.

Jemuḍu is the Euphorbia Tirucalli.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme poverty or a household where there is no food. It implies that the stove (hearth) has been cold for so long that a cat can comfortably sleep inside it without being disturbed by fire or cooking activities.

This expression describes a situation where an action is completely futile or pointless because the recipient is unaware or unable to respond. It is used when someone seeks help or expresses gratitude to someone who is indifferent, incapable of understanding, or inattentive, rendering the effort wasted.

This expression is used to describe a state of complete carelessness, detachment, or having nothing to lose. It implies that as long as there is a society to live in and a basic means to survive (even by begging), one need not worry about responsibilities or property. It is often said by or about people who are wandering or living a carefree, nomadic life without any attachments.