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This proverb suggests that every state has an opposite cycle. Playful teasing or familiarity often leads to misunderstandings or conflict, just as market prices that rise will eventually fall. It is used to caution people to be moderate in their behavior and to understand that situations in life are temporary and cyclical.

This expression refers to a job or position that provides no salary, benefits, or basic means of survival. It is used to describe an unrewarding occupation where the effort put in does not yield even the most essential returns.

* Obra feita dinheiro espera.

This expression means that true happiness or comfort can only be achieved after enduring hard work or difficulty. It emphasizes that the reward of pleasure is the result of previous struggle.

This proverb serves as a warning against being overly familiar or playful with malicious or unpredictable people. Even a casual interaction or joke with a wicked individual can escalate into a dangerous situation that puts one's life at risk.

This proverb emphasizes that when hosting someone, the warmth, hospitality, and respect shown to the guest are far more important than the quality or quantity of the food served. It is used to highlight that material offerings lose their value if they are not given with a kind heart.

Welcome is the best cheer. In hospitality it is the spirit that is the chief thing. (Greek.)

This is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'All is fair in love and war.' It suggests that in intense situations like love or conflict, conventional rules and morality are often set aside to achieve victory or success.

This proverb emphasizes that how one is treated (with respect and warmth) is more important than the quality of the meal being served. It is used to highlight that heartfelt hospitality and a welcoming attitude hold more value than material offerings or luxury.

This expression is used to describe a state of poor health or extreme exhaustion where neither food nor fasting provides relief. It can also figuratively describe a 'no-win' situation or a dilemma where every possible action leads to a negative or unsatisfying result.

This expression is used to signify that everything that rises must eventually fall, and that extreme abundance or excessive happiness often leads to a downfall or transition into hardship. It serves as a reminder for humility during success and a warning against excess.

This expression refers to a job or position that does not provide enough salary or benefits to meet basic living needs. It is used to describe unrewarding work or a situation where the effort put in far exceeds the meager compensation received.