రంకునేర్చిన దానికి బొంకు నేర్చింది తోడు

This expression emphasizes that knowledge and skill bring weight to one's words. It suggests that when someone speaks after truly learning or mastering a subject, their words carry authority and wisdom, distinguishing them as a capable or clever person (Neravaadi).

This expression is often used sarcastically or in a cynical context to imply that practical survival or success doesn't always depend on formal education or 'learning'. It can also suggest that innate nature or luck plays a larger role than acquired knowledge.

This proverb describes a situation where the very people who are supposed to protect and guide someone are the ones teaching them bad habits or corruption. It is used when a person picks up vices from their own guardians or authorities.

This expression emphasizes that no matter how highly educated or skilled a person is, the primary motivation and end goal of most human endeavors is to earn a livelihood and satisfy basic needs like food. It is used to highlight the practicality of survival over mere intellectual or artistic pursuits.

This expression suggests that if one chooses to tell a lie, they must also have the cleverness and consistency to maintain it without getting caught. It is used to remark on the complexity of deception and the need for a 'logical cover' when being dishonest.

This proverb is used to suggest that a person who is capable of committing a major transgression or a serious moral wrong is certainly capable of lying to cover it up. It implies that deceit naturally accompanies wrongful actions, and one should not expect honesty from someone who lacks integrity.

This expression is used to describe deeply ingrained habits or character traits that are nearly impossible to change. It suggests that once a behavior or mindset is firmly established, it stays with a person throughout their entire life, often used in a critical context about someone's recurring negative traits.

This proverb describes someone who tries to mix two incompatible skills or applies the wrong mindset to a task. It specifically refers to someone who is overly calculating or transactional in a creative field, or conversely, someone who brings too much artistic flair into a situation requiring strict logic and pragmatism, ultimately failing at both.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to give advice or teach a skill to a person who is already far more experienced or an expert in that specific area. It highlights the irony or absurdity of a novice attempting to educate a master.

This proverb suggests that those with expertise or skills in a dangerous field are often the most vulnerable to its risks because they take chances or engage in it frequently. It is used to caution against overconfidence in one's skills, implying that mastery does not provide immunity from accidents or failure.