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This proverb describes an ill-matched couple, specifically where there is a significant age gap or a mismatch in temperaments. It is used to highlight situations where one person is struggling with the frailties of old age while their partner remains youthful, energetic, or behaves inappropriately for their partner's condition.

This expression is used to describe a person who habitually says 'no' or 'nothing' whenever they are asked for something. It is a sarcastic way to refer to a stingy or uncooperative person who refuses to help or share by claiming they have nothing to give.

This expression is used to describe a forced, far-fetched, or imaginary connection between two unrelated things or people. It refers to an illogical attempt to establish a relationship where none naturally exists.

Kanuma is the third day of the Sankranti festival, traditionally dedicated to staying home with family and cattle. This proverb emphasizes the importance of resting and remaining at home on this specific day; it implies that if even a restless bird like a crow stays put, humans certainly should not undertake any journeys.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is a lot of preparation and effort, but no actual progress or movement. It refers to a person who keeps packing and getting ready to travel every single day but never actually departs, thereby wasting the food (curd rice) packed for the journey.

This proverb is used to describe opportunistic or selfish people who show great respect and devotion to someone only as long as they need a favor. Once their objective is achieved, they treat the same person with contempt or indifference.

This expression is used to describe someone who acts impulsively or starts a task immediately without any prior planning, preparation, or deliberation. It refers to a person who is always in a hurry to get things moving the moment the thought strikes them.

This expression refers to a situation where two different people or groups are working together in an uncoordinated, chaotic, or mismatched manner. It is used to describe a lack of synchronization or harmony in a joint effort.

This expression refers to a strategy of using both persuasion (friendly approach) and intimidation (threats) to get something done. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'by hook or by crook' or 'the carrot and the stick' approach.

This proverb is used to describe a person who avoids doing a specific requested task by offering an irrelevant or useless alternative. It highlights an uncooperative attitude where one pretends to help but avoids the actual effort or responsibility required, similar to someone offering words instead of food to a hungry person.