ఉమ్మడిగా తిని, ఒంటరిగా బలవాలి.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no distinction between the beginning and the end, or when someone is so disorganized or indifferent that they do not differentiate between important and unimportant things. Historically, it refers to a simple rope cot (charpai) where both ends are woven identically, lacking the traditional headboard distinction, symbolizing a lack of hierarchy or order.

* Nañ me pago do amigo, que come o seu sô, e o meu oximo. † Le feste sono bella a casa d'altr.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to describe individuals who are always on the move or never found in their expected place. 'Malli' refers to a shoemaker (Madiga) who is often out collecting hides or delivering shoes, while 'Yelli' refers to a goldsmith (Kamsali) who might be away on business. It is used to mock or point out the unavailability of someone when you need them.

This proverb emphasizes the impact of gradual depletion or persistent effort. It is used in two contexts: as a warning that constant small spending can exhaust even large wealth, or as an encouragement that consistent small steps can complete even the most daunting tasks.

This proverb is used to describe situations where a dominant person or authority figure takes action without consulting the subordinate party, especially when the action is mandatory or inevitable. It highlights that in certain power dynamics, consent is not sought because the outcome is already decided.

This expression suggests that both misfortunes and fortunes tend to arrive in series or clusters rather than as isolated incidents. It is used to describe situations where multiple problems occur at once (misfortunes never come singly) or when a stroke of luck leads to multiple benefits.

This proverb describes a state of complete symmetry, equality, or sometimes, a lack of standards where distinctions are not made. It is used to refer to situations where there is no difference between the beginning and the end, or where things are handled with total indifference to traditional order or hierarchy.

This proverb describes a paradoxical situation where a person might be close to you or appear friendly, but their inherent nature or specific actions are dangerous and hostile. It is used to warn someone about a treacherous person who cannot be fully trusted despite a formal relationship or acquaintance.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity, while also highlighting that resources are meant to be used. It suggests that a small amount of nutritious or high-quality food is better than a large amount of useless filler. In a broader sense, it means that whatever we possess should serve its purpose effectively.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of generosity and abundance. It suggests that one should have a large heart (represented by a large plate for eating) and a productive workspace (represented by the threshing floor). It is used to encourage someone to be more liberal, resourceful, or to aim for prosperity and sharing rather than being stingy.

This expression refers to something that is uniform, poorly made, or lacks a specific orientation or distinction. It is often used to describe situations where there is no clear hierarchy, order, or difference between two ends of a matter, implying a state of indifference or lack of standards.