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This expression means that when plants (or any tasks/resources) are overcrowded or excessive in number, they lack the space and nutrients to grow properly, eventually leading to failure. It is used to suggest that quantity does not guarantee quality or results, and that 'too much of a good thing' can be counterproductive.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the expenses or taxes associated with an event are so high that they exceed the value or benefit of the event itself. It highlights a scenario where every person, regardless of age or status, is charged excessively, making the endeavor unaffordable or illogical.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is overly stubborn or arrogant, refusing to admit defeat even when they have clearly lost or failed. It characterizes someone who tries to save face by making excuses or claiming a moral victory despite an obvious failure.

This expression is used to describe a person who starts a task with great enthusiasm but quickly loses interest or abandons it after a very short period. It highlights inconsistency, lack of perseverance, and the tendency to perform duties superficially or temporarily rather than committedly.

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 is used to describe a situation where someone gets so distracted by trivial talk or secondary activities that they completely neglect their primary responsibility or the main purpose of their task.

This proverb is used to criticize hypocrites who ignore their primary responsibilities at home but act like wise leaders or mediators in public affairs. It highlights the irony of someone trying to solve others' problems while failing at their most basic moral duties.

This is a popular Telugu proverb highlighting the immense medicinal and health benefits of onions. It suggests that while a mother is the most selfless caretaker, the therapeutic properties of onions are so unique and powerful for the human body that they provide benefits even a mother's care cannot replicate.

This proverb is used to convey that only those directly involved or experiencing a situation can truly understand its depth, value, or pain. It emphasizes that personal experience is the only way to truly know the reality of a matter, much like only a calf knows the taste and comfort of its mother's milk.

This proverb warns against forming friendships or alliances with cruel, wicked, or dangerous people. It suggests that such associations are inherently risky and will eventually lead to one's downfall or total destruction. The 'executioner' serves as a metaphor for a person who possesses the power or inclination to harm.