తోటకూరకు కడిగి పెట్టిన ఎసరే చాలును.

This expression emphasizes that the quality of intention and affection behind a gift or meal is far more important than the quantity. It is used to convey that even a small gesture is deeply satisfying when offered with a sincere heart.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is willing to give up a potential gain or an asset just to escape from a dangerous or stuck position. It signifies that safety and liberation are more important than the original objective when things go wrong.

Said by a man whose hand had been caught by a guana in a hole. Catching a Tartar.

This proverb is used to describe an action that is done too late to be of any use. It refers to performing a ritual or offering help long after the appropriate time or need has passed, rendering the effort meaningless.

This proverb is used to describe the extreme stinginess of a person. It suggests that for a greedy or miserly person, giving away money is as painful as death itself. It is used to highlight someone's excessive attachment to their wealth.

This expression is used to describe the vigor and energy of youth. It implies that during one's prime age, even a tough or 'crunchy' meat like duck can be easily digested and enjoyed. It signifies that everything seems favorable and manageable when one is young and healthy.

This proverb highlights that quality and luck are more important than quantity. If a place, business, or venture is lucky (auspicious) for someone, even a very small amount of it will bring great prosperity, whereas a vast amount of unlucky resources might lead to failure. It is used to emphasize that one should value favorable outcomes and good fortune over mere size or scale.

This expression suggests that for someone who is gaining something through illicit means or luck rather than hard work, even a small amount is a bonus. It is used to describe situations where people should be satisfied with whatever they can get when they have no right to it in the first place.

This proverb is used to describe an action that is done too late to be of any use. It refers to a situation where someone offers help or performs a ritual long after the appropriate time or need has passed, making the gesture redundant or meaningless.

This proverb is used to describe people who put on great airs of expertise or demand high status, but reveal their utter incompetence or lack of basic knowledge when put to work. It mocks the irony of treating someone like an expert (bringing them on a royal transport) only for them to give a ridiculous or unscientific answer to a simple question.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is told to ask for something that is already their right to receive, or when someone is forced to beg for something that should have been offered naturally. It often highlights a sense of irony or redundancy in a request.