తేరుండేదాకానే తిరునాళ్లు.

This expression is used to question someone's true motives or priorities. It highlights a situation where a person claims to be attending an event for its primary purpose (like a religious festival) but is actually more interested in secondary benefits or personal gains (like the free food).

This proverb is used to convey that once a responsibility is taken or a process has started, one must see it through to the end regardless of the difficulties. It emphasizes that certain consequences or duties are inevitable once a particular path is chosen.

A work undertaken must be completed.

This expression is used to describe someone who looks extremely exhausted, weary, or unkempt. Religious fairs in India are traditionally crowded, dusty, and physically draining; therefore, a person returning from one would look tired and drained of energy.

This proverb emphasizes self-reliance and patience. It suggests that depending on others for help is often futile, and one should instead rely on their own efforts. It also serves as a reminder to keep one's impulses or desires (the 'mind') in check while working toward a goal.

This proverb describes a situation where someone loses their assets, pride, or resources bit by bit due to mismanagement, misfortune, or a long journey. It is often used to mock someone who starts with a lot of pomp and show but ends up with nothing by the time they reach their destination.

This proverb is used to describe situations where a fundamental problem cannot be solved even with a full payment or major effort, so it is futile to expect it to be solved through minor adjustments or bargaining. It highlights that if the main path fails, trivial attempts will not succeed.

This proverb describes someone who acts arrogant, bold, or powerful only because they have support or favorable circumstances. Just as a fish loses its ability to jump once the water is gone, such people lose their influence and become helpless once their support system or resources are removed. It is used to remind someone that their current pride is temporary and dependent on their environment.

This expression is used to advise someone that worrying or being anxious about a problem does not solve it. It emphasizes that constant worrying is futile and only action or time can heal difficulties. It is similar to the English sentiment 'Worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace.'

This proverb highlights how initial hesitation or embarrassment disappears once a certain threshold is crossed. Just as the fear of cold water vanishes once you are halfway in, social stigma or shyness fades once the matter becomes public knowledge or you are fully committed to the action.

This proverb is used to describe an eccentric or foolish person who gets distracted or stuck on a simple, initial task, taking an excessive amount of time to accomplish something that should be quick. It mocks those who lack focus or common sense in practical situations.