రోలుకు ఒకవైపు, మద్దెలకి ఇరువైపులా దెబ్బలు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no distinction between the beginning and the end, or when someone is so disorganized or indifferent that they do not differentiate between important and unimportant things. Historically, it refers to a simple rope cot (charpai) where both ends are woven identically, lacking the traditional headboard distinction, symbolizing a lack of hierarchy or order.

* Nañ me pago do amigo, que come o seu sô, e o meu oximo. † Le feste sono bella a casa d'altr.

This proverb suggests that infatuation or reckless passion needs to be restrained with force (like a cattle rope), and a flirtatious person who crosses boundaries needs to be humbled or corrected with harsh treatment. It is used to imply that certain behaviors only stop when met with strict punishment.

This expression means that while an animal needs physical punishment to understand or obey, a sensible human should be able to understand with just a single word or a simple explanation. It is used to emphasize that intelligent people do not need to be repeatedly told or forced to do the right thing.

This expression is used to describe an action that is untimely, inappropriate, or creates a nuisance. Just as playing a loud drum in the middle of the night disturbs others and is out of place, it refers to doing something at the wrong time or in the wrong context.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person is clever or troublesome, but their close associate or relative is even more cunning or difficult to deal with. It highlights a hierarchy of shrewdness or mischief within a group.

Only those who help often have to bear the brunt of seekers. In many cases, after receiving help, the beneficiaries tend to criticize the benefactors.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person in power or a specific decision can be dangerous or beneficial regardless of the direction it takes. It implies that dealing with powerful people is risky because their favor and their anger can both have sharp consequences, or that a particular tool/strategy has double-edged risks.

This proverb describes a state of complete symmetry, equality, or sometimes, a lack of standards where distinctions are not made. It is used to refer to situations where there is no difference between the beginning and the end, or where things are handled with total indifference to traditional order or hierarchy.

This expression refers to something that is uniform, poorly made, or lacks a specific orientation or distinction. It is often used to describe situations where there is no clear hierarchy, order, or difference between two ends of a matter, implying a state of indifference or lack of standards.

This expression is used to describe actions that are done at an inappropriate or highly inconvenient time. Just as playing drums in the middle of the night disturbs others and lacks timing, it refers to performing tasks or making demands when they are least expected or required.