ఉన్న అమ్మ గాదె తీసేసరికి, లేని అమ్మ ప్రాణం లేచిపోయింది.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a household or relationship is completely broken or heading towards total ruin. It signifies extreme divergence or a state where members of a family are no longer together, often due to severe neglect, irresponsibility, or unfortunate circumstances.

This proverb is used to convey that certain actions are irreversible. Just as life cannot return once it has left the body—regardless of whether the death was accidental or intentional—certain mistakes cannot be undone, and lost opportunities or broken trust cannot be restored simply by wishing for them.

This expression is used when someone unnecessarily invites trouble or complicates a peaceful situation by taking an uncalled-for action. It describes the act of creating a problem where none existed before.

This expression is used to describe a situation where help arrives too late to be of any use. It highlights the inefficiency or delay of those in power or wealth to provide relief to those in desperate need, rendering the assistance meaningless once the damage is already done.

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 expression is used to describe a situation where help or resources arrive too late to be of any use. It highlights the consequences of unnecessary delay or bureaucracy when someone is in urgent need, emphasizing that even well-intentioned assistance is worthless if it does not meet the required timeline.

This expression is used to describe a situation where everything is perfectly matched in its mediocrity or suitability. It often implies that the quality of one thing is exactly what the other deserves, or that a result is appropriate given the circumstances. It is frequently used to comment on a couple or a partnership where both parties have similar (often flawed) traits.

This proverb describes a social irony where resources or gifts tend to flow towards those who are already wealthy or powerful, rather than to those in need. It highlights that everyone seeks to please the rich, while the poor are often ignored or even forced to give up what little they have to those above them.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the effort or resources invested are exactly equal to the result obtained, leaving no profit or extra benefit. It refers to a 'break-even' scenario where one's hard work only just covers the basic costs, often used when someone feels their efforts were barely worth the outcome.

This proverb describes extreme envy and unhealthy competition. It is used to mock someone who tries to imitate others' prosperity beyond their means or feels so much jealousy toward a peer's success that they resort to self-destruction or extreme frustration.