ఊళ్ళోవాళ్ళ ఉసురుబోసుకుని నూరేండ్లు బ్రతకమన్నట్లు

This traditional expression implies that for a woman to lead a peaceful life in a household or society, she should exercise restraint in speech and avoid arguments. It is often used to suggest that patience and silence are virtues for women in domestic life.

This expression is used to highlight the impermanence of material things or to suggest that nothing lasts forever. It is often used as a philosophical reminder to accept wear and tear, or the eventual end of something, implying that expectations of eternal durability are unrealistic.

This proverb emphasizes that life is the most precious asset. As long as one is alive and healthy, they can find some way to make a living, even through the humblest of jobs like selling salt. It is used to encourage resilience and hope during times of great loss or financial ruin.

Quality of life is more important than quantity. It is better to live a short, dignified, and honorable life than to live a long life in disgrace or without any purpose.

This proverb is used to describe how people who are extremely stubborn or insensitive to criticism often survive or persist for a long time without being affected by external circumstances. It implies that just as a hard rock is not easily damaged, a thick-skinned or obstinate person continues their ways unaffected by others' opinions or hardships.

This proverb emphasizes the supreme value of life and health over material wealth or status. It suggests that as long as a person is alive and healthy, they can find a way to earn a living, even through the most humble or difficult means. It is often used to encourage someone facing a major loss or to emphasize that safety and survival should come first.

This expression is used sarcastically or philosophically to point out that if things actually went according to a specific (often flawed or overly simple) plan, life would be much easier or different. It is often used to highlight the gap between ideal planning and reality, or to dismiss a suggestion that sounds good in theory but is impractical.

This proverb warns that the grief or pain caused to elders or wise people (referred to as 'usuru') will result in severe consequences or curses that haunt the offender like a massive snake. It is used to emphasize the importance of respecting and caring for elders.

This proverb describes a situation where someone ignores the fundamental or core part of a problem and focuses on superficial or trivial aspects instead. It is used to criticize actions that are counterproductive or lack a proper sense of priority, emphasizing that without addressing the root cause, efforts spent on the results are wasted.

This expression refers to performing thankless labor that benefits others while resulting in personal exhaustion or hardship for oneself. It describes a situation where a person works hard for the sake of the community or others, only to end up with nothing but physical strain or a mess to clean up, without any real reward or appreciation.