రాచపీనుగ తోడులేక వెళ్ళదు

This proverb is used to describe a coward or someone who only attacks those who are already defeated or weak. It signifies that some people only show their 'bravery' or strength against those who cannot fight back, but they lack the courage to face a strong or active opponent.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a troublesome person or a disastrous event doesn't just cause one problem, but drags others down or brings additional misfortunes along with it. It is often used when one bad person's actions lead to the downfall of several others, or when one piece of bad luck triggers a chain reaction of mishaps.

This proverb highlights the importance of companionship. Just as a top cannot spin or find direction without a string to guide it, a person's life without a life partner is seen as aimless, unstable, or lacking support and control.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is so greedy or heartless that they try to extract benefit or profit from a tragic, miserable, or desperate situation. It reflects a state of utter exploitation or extreme pettiness in a moment of sorrow.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has lost their self-respect, reputation, or dignity. It implies that for someone living without honor, it makes no difference where they are or how they are treated, as they are effectively dead to society while still physically alive.

This expression refers to a situation where a lot of effort, money, or energy is spent on something that is already useless or dead. It describes a futile act or an event where there is no appreciation or benefit, as the recipient is unable to enjoy or respond to the efforts made.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely greedy or has a huge appetite when it comes to consuming resources or food, but becomes completely useless, lazy, or inactive when it is time to do any work.

This proverb implies that when a powerful or highly influential person falls or faces a disaster, they inevitably drag others down with them. It is used to describe situations where a major failure causes collateral damage to those associated with it.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely greedy, stingy, or exploitative, particularly someone who seeks to benefit or make a profit even from a tragic or pathetic situation. It refers to taking advantage of someone else's misfortune.

This proverb implies that when a powerful or influential person falls or gets into trouble, they often bring others down with them. Historically, it refers to the practice of subordinates or wealth being sacrificed or lost alongside a king, but in modern usage, it describes how a major disaster or the downfall of a leader inevitably affects many associated people.