తిరునాళ్లకు పోతావా, తిండికి పోతావా?

This expression is used sarcastically to question someone who is being unusually silent or refusing to speak. It implies that the person is acting as if speaking would cause them to lose something incredibly valuable, like pearls.

This proverb describes a situation where a person lacks basic resources but attempts a grand or busy task, only to find that the effort required for the logistics of the task consumes all their energy without yielding any benefit. It is used to mock people who participate in events they cannot afford or sustain, resulting in unnecessary struggle instead of enjoyment.

This expression means that once something is said or done, it cannot be taken back or undone. Words spoken aloud, especially accusations or insults, leave a lasting impact just as water that flows into a farm plot stays there. It is used to advise caution in speech or to highlight the permanence of certain actions.

Throw much dirt, and some will stick. An ill wound may be cured, but not an ill name.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is already struggling takes on a new endeavor, only to find that the effort required for the endeavor consumes whatever little resources they had left. It is used when a person's attempt to improve their situation or enjoy something actually results in more exhaustion or loss because they were ill-prepared or lacked the basic means to begin with.

This proverb is used to encourage someone to ignore verbal abuse or insults. It suggests that harsh words are intangible and vanish like the wind without causing physical harm, whereas food provides actual nourishment. It is often said to someone who is upset by criticism or scolding, advising them to stay resilient and focus on their own well-being instead of dwelling on others' words.

This expression refers to a situation where one has to face extreme hardship or endure significant struggle to achieve a small or simple pleasure. It is used when the cost or effort required for a result is disproportionately high or painful.

This expression is used to convey that the world or an organization does not stop functioning just because a leader or a specific individual is gone. It emphasizes that systems are larger than individuals and that life goes on despite the departure of those in power.

This expression is used to question someone's contradictory or unclear intentions. It highlights a situation where someone claims to offer a benefit (showing the grandfather) but their actions suggest a negative outcome (performing death rites). It is often used when someone's 'help' feels more like a threat or an unnecessary complication.

This expression is used to advise someone to be thick-skinned or indifferent to verbal abuse or insults. It suggests that harsh words have no physical form and vanish into the air without causing harm, whereas food provides actual nourishment. It is often said to encourage someone not to take criticism to heart as long as their basic needs are met.

A mean sycophant.

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.