తాడి తన్ను వాని తల తన్ను వాడు ఉండును.

This expression is used to remind people that no matter how powerful, clever, or skilled they think they are, there is always someone more capable or superior to them. It is a warning against arrogance and a reminder that every expert has a master.

This expression is used to describe two people or entities that are fundamentally incompatible or cannot reconcile their differences. Just as burnt clay/soil loses its binding property and cannot merge with raw, unburnt soil, people with opposing natures or those who have had a major falling out cannot be easily brought back together.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone inadvertently creates their own troubles or provides the means for their own downfall. It is similar to the English idiom 'digging one's own grave' or 'handing someone a stick to beat you with'.

This proverb warns against excessive self-praise or narcissism. It suggests that boasting about one's own achievements or qualities is socially destructive and diminishes one's own reputation, effectively 'killing' one's dignity and respect in the eyes of others.

This proverb conveys that no matter how powerful, tall, or talented a person is, there will always be someone even more capable or superior. It is used to humble those who are overconfident or arrogant about their status, reminding them that there is always a bigger fish in the sea.

This expression is used to describe a person who is smarter, more cunning, or more powerful than someone who is already considered clever or formidable. It is the equivalent of the English saying 'to meet one's match' or 'there is always a bigger fish.'

This expression highlights the virtue of patience (Tahlimi). It suggests that by remaining patient, a person can avoid self-destruction or making impulsive mistakes while also preventing conflict and harm to those around them. It is used to advise someone to stay calm in provocative situations.

This is a popular agricultural proverb emphasizing that thorough and hard work leads to high rewards. In farming, it means if the land is tilled perfectly without gaps, the grain ears (panicles) will grow abundantly. In a broader sense, it suggests that when you put in meticulous effort into any task, the results will be consistently successful.

This proverb is used to warn that if one problematic or clever person leaves, they might be replaced by someone even more difficult, smarter, or more dangerous. It implies that things can always get more intense or that there is always someone superior in skill or mischief.

This expression describes a person who creates an impossibly heavy or complicated situation through their own foolish actions and then expects others to help them out of it. It highlights the absurdity of self-created burdens and the unreasonable expectation for others to solve problems that defy logic.