పూడ్చుకోలేనంత గొయ్యి తీర్చుకోలేనంత అప్పు చేయరాదు.

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 serves as a warning against reckless financial behavior and poor decision-making. It emphasizes that one should never get into a situation or debt so deep that there is no way to recover, just as one shouldn't dig a hole so large it can never be filled back up.

This expression is used when someone is extremely frustrated or angry with another person's behavior. It presents a dilemma: whether to physically retaliate/punish them ('చేయిచేసుకోవడం') or to simply give up on them and cut ties completely ('చేతులు దులుపుకోవడం'). It signifies a breaking point in a relationship or a situation where the other person's actions are no longer tolerable.

This expression describes extreme treachery or betrayal. It is used to refer to someone who receives hospitality or help from another person but then proceeds to plot against them or cause them harm.

This expression emphasizes the value of physical health and independence. It suggests that as long as a person is healthy enough to perform their own tasks and move around without depending on others, they live a dignified life comparable to that of a king. It is often used to remind people to cherish their health or when discussing the difficulties of old age and dependency.

This proverb describes the common human tendency to be hypocritical. It refers to someone who minimizes or ignores their own massive mistakes while exaggerating and criticizing the smallest flaws in others. It is used to point out bias, lack of self-reflection, or unfair judgment.

This expression is used to describe the act of exaggerating a small issue or a minor event into something much larger than it actually is. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'making a mountain out of a molehill'.

This proverb is used to criticize people who suggest extreme, destructive, or foolish solutions to minor problems. Instead of fixing the specific deficiency (getting a longer rope), they propose destroying the entire resource (filling the well). It highlights the lack of proportion in problem-solving.

This proverb is used to describe investments or ventures that require upfront borrowing or initial expenditure but eventually yield high enough profits to cover both the new and old debts. It highlights the value of productive assets.

This proverb serves as a warning against over-extending oneself or taking risks beyond one's capacity. It emphasizes financial prudence and the importance of considering the long-term consequences of one's actions before getting into situations (like massive debt) that are impossible to recover from.