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This proverb is used to suggest that when someone has already failed or repeated an action many times, they shouldn't be overly concerned with formalities, perfection, or auspicious timings. It implies that after a certain point of experience or repetition, certain rules become irrelevant or unnecessary.

This expression describes a situation where someone causes a person a significant loss or injury, and then tries to compensate for it with something trivial or irrelevant. It highlights the absurdity of offering a small, useless favor after causing irreversible damage.

This proverb is used to describe an action that is final, destructive, or negative. It implies that while we seek auspicious timings (Muhurtham) for good beginnings like weddings or housewarmings, one does not need to wait for a 'good time' to end a relationship, commit a bad deed, or make a clean break from something. It is often used sarcastically when someone is hesitating to do something that is already inevitable or destructive.

This expression is used to describe a redundant or unnecessary action. If someone is already facing ruin due to their own poor choices or circumstances, there is no need to actively work against them or waste resources to cause their downfall. It highlights the foolishness of over-exerting oneself to harm someone who is already self-destructing.

This expression is used to describe someone who has become completely uncontrollable, unruly, or has broken free from all restraints and discipline. It refers to a state of absolute chaos or a person acting without any inhibition or regard for rules, similar to the English phrase 'running wild' or 'loose cannon'.

This proverb highlights that even if a person has flaws or makes a task a bit messy (like Buchanna wetting things), they are better than someone who is harsh, insensitive, or destructive (like Achanna) in their approach. It is often used to compare two people with flaws, suggesting that the one who shows a bit of consideration or follows a method—even if inconvenient—is preferable to the one who is bluntly efficient but damaging.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is put in a very painful or difficult position, or when a person is exploited or harmed because they are vulnerable or have no protection. It signifies an act that is both cruel and blunt, often catching the person off guard.

Traditionally, eating on a leaf was considered superior or more respectful than a plate. This expression describes showing favoritism or partiality, where someone treats their close relatives or favorites with special care while neglecting or being formal/distant with others.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is being extremely foolish or setting themselves up for a loss. Placing butter on the head (which melts in the sun) and using prawns (which are scavenged by crows and dogs) as a waistband implies that the person's assets or efforts will quickly vanish or be snatched away due to poor planning.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone's performance or work is so bad that the listener/observer wants them to stop immediately. It implies that the effort was a waste of time and the 'appreciation' (nodding) was merely a courtesy, so the person should just hand over their tools and leave before causing further annoyance.