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This proverb highlights that courage and self-confidence are more valuable than material wealth. It is used to describe a situation where a person, despite having financial resources, cannot achieve anything or defend themselves because they lack the necessary boldness or character.

This proverb describes overreacting to a small problem by using excessive force or overly complex tools. It is used when someone employs a 'sledgehammer to crack a nut,' often causing more pain or damage than necessary because the solution was disproportionate to the simple issue.

This proverb is used to mock people who show excessive, unnecessary, or extravagant care over something they have newly acquired or achieved after a long time. It highlights over-enthusiasm or over-pampering that borders on the ridiculous.

This proverb is used to convey that no matter how many difficulties or challenges (poverty/troubles) one faces, there are always ways to overcome them. It emphasizes human ingenuity and the availability of endless solutions to any number of problems. It is often used to encourage creative problem-solving in desperate situations.

This expression describes a situation where something starts very small, subtle, or harmless but grows into something significantly larger, more intrusive, or difficult to handle. It is often used to refer to people who enter a space or a life modestly but eventually dominate or cause unexpected trouble, or problems that escalate from minor to major proportions.

This expression refers to the principle of using appropriate tools or resources for a specific task. Just as you cannot use a thick rope for a small sewing needle or thin thread for a large heavy-duty needle (bodkin), one must match the effort or equipment to the scale of the problem.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something starts very small, modest, or harmless (like a tiny needle) but eventually grows into something large, intrusive, or problematic (like a thick bodkin/large needle). It is often used to refer to people who enter one's life humbly but end up becoming a major burden or dominating the space.

This expression suggests that if a person is wealthy, their actions—no matter how silly, mediocre, or unconventional—will be accepted or even praised by society. It highlights how financial status can shield someone from criticism and grant them the freedom to behave as they wish.

This proverb describes a situation where an innocent person or an auxiliary object has to suffer or undergo a process simply because they are associated with the main subject. Just as a basket (daagara) must sit in the sun for as long as it takes the vegetables inside (varugu) to dry, a person might be stuck in a tedious situation due to their companionship with someone else.

This proverb suggests that a child raised without proper discipline or parental guidance (traditionally implying the absence of a father figure or a strict guardian in a historical context) will grow up to be uncontrollable and reckless, just as an ox without a nose rope cannot be steered or restrained.