ఊరిముందర చేను, ఊరపిచ్చుకల పాలు.

This proverb highlights practical inconveniences. Relatives living in the same village may become a burden due to frequent social expectations or lack of privacy, while a farm plot located at the entrance of a village is prone to damage by passing cattle and trespassers. It is used to advise that some things which seem convenient on the surface can be problematic in reality.

A term used to describe something or someone that is extremely precious, rare, or a person who brings great fortune and prosperity. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to a person with a heart of gold or a highly valuable asset/opportunity.

This proverb highlights that assets or properties that are easily accessible to everyone often end up being wasted, damaged, or stolen because they cannot be properly guarded. Just as a field near a village is easily picked over by birds before the owner can harvest it, things that lack privacy or protection are prone to exploitation.

This proverb suggests that having a farm right at the village entrance leads to constant disturbances or loss of crop to passersby, and marrying into a family within the same village can lead to frequent interference, petty squabbles, and loss of respect due to over-proximity. It advises maintaining a healthy distance in certain professional and personal matters.

This proverb warns against proximity in certain matters. A crop field located right at the entrance of a village is likely to be ruined by birds and passersby. Similarly, making a marriage alliance with a family in the same village often leads to frequent interference, trivial misunderstandings, and eventual conflicts due to being too close to each other.

This expression is used when someone employs excessive force, power, or a highly sophisticated solution for a very small, insignificant problem or a weak opponent. It highlights the mismatch between the intensity of the action and the simplicity of the task.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's arrogance, ego, or demands are vastly disproportionate to their actual status, size, or capability. It highlights the absurdity of an insignificant person having an oversized attitude or problem.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely precious, innocent, or fortunate. It is often used as a term of endearment for children or to refer to someone who brings prosperity and joy, similar to the English 'golden goose' but with a more affectionate and delicate connotation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a massive or overwhelming burden, punishment, or disaster befalls someone who is very small, weak, or insignificant. It highlights a complete mismatch in scale, suggesting that the impact is far greater than what the victim can handle or endure.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and composure. Just as unseasonal thunder is often a sign of poor weather or lack of rain for crops, being overly anxious or impatient (flustered) before starting a task leads to poor results. It suggests that patience and waiting for the right moment are essential for success.