సాయెబూ చిక్కిపోయినావేమంటే, యింకా చిక్కుతాం, మరీ చిక్కుతాం, మనసూ వస్తే చచ్చీపోతాం, నీకేమి అన్నాడట

This expression is used to describe a situation or an argument that is complicated and difficult to settle. It refers to a dilemma where one is unsure whether a dispute is manageable (caught) or completely out of control and slippery (not caught), highlighting a state of confusion or persistent trouble.

This expression describes a situation where a person's reputation or status depends entirely on whether their dishonest actions are discovered. It is used to point out hypocrisy or the fact that many people who appear respectable might actually be doing something wrong but simply haven't been caught yet.

This expression is used to question how someone or something already of superior quality, status, or beauty could be considered lacking in any way. It implies that perfection needs no further validation or enhancement.

This proverb describes a situation where someone makes excuses to cover up their failure or inability to handle a task they committed to. It refers to a person who claims to have caught a thief but lets go because they got bit, highlighting a lack of determination or making weak excuses for losing an advantage.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone happens to get caught for their previous misdeeds or hidden secrets while an unrelated activity or investigation is taking place. It is similar to the idea of a 'windfall' discovery but in a negative or corrective context.

This proverb highlights the stages of exhaustion or effort. It implies that being halfway through a struggle or being partially exhausted might still yield something artistic or useful (like music), but pushing oneself or a situation to the point of complete destruction leads only to ruin or loss.

This expression describes a situation where someone gets themselves into a trap or a difficult situation due to their own greed, foolishness, or lack of foresight, eventually leading to their downfall. It is used to illustrate how an individual's own actions or bad habits can lead them into an inescapable predicament.

This expression emphasizes the importance of self-preservation and knowing when to retreat. It suggests that it is better to escape a bad situation even if it looks cowardly, rather than staying, getting trapped, and being humiliated or ruined. It is often used to justify leaving a losing battle or a toxic environment before things get worse.

This proverb highlights how social status and titles change based on one's wealth and circumstances. It reflects the transient nature of respect, where a person is called a lord (Nawab/Ameer) when wealthy, a beggar (Fakeer) when poor, and a saint (Peer/Veeru) only after death. It is used to comment on the superficiality of worldly status.

This expression is used to describe things or people of high quality that retain their value or essence even when they face hardship, poverty, or physical decline. Just as a naturally beautiful woman looks graceful even when she becomes thin, a truly valuable person or object doesn't lose its inherent worth due to temporary setbacks.