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This proverb suggests that if something is not useful or suitable for its intended purpose—no matter how valuable it might seem—it should be discarded. It is often used in the context of relationships, jobs, or possessions that cause more discomfort than utility, advising one to move on from things that don't fit their life.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a minor incident is interpreted as a bad omen or a sign of impending trouble. In Telugu culture, a crow physically touching a person is traditionally considered an inauspicious sign or a warning of negative events to follow. It is often used to describe someone who is highly superstitious or to highlight a stroke of bad luck.

This expression is used to describe someone who interferes in others' business without being asked, or someone who shows up at an event without an invitation. It highlights the awkwardness or inappropriateness of being involved in something where one's presence was neither requested nor expected.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that appears attractive, virtuous, or perfect on the surface but is actually rotten, deceptive, or flawed internally. It serves as a warning not to judge based solely on outward appearances.

This proverb suggests that having a strong reputation, lineage, or a solid foundation allows one to succeed easily. In business or life, if you are associated with a well-known 'brand' or a respected family name, you can leverage that credibility to achieve your goals.

This expression warns that keeping company with people of low character, narrow-mindedness, or malicious intent will inevitably result in negative consequences or trouble for oneself. It emphasizes the importance of choosing virtuous companions.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of verifying facts and ensuring transparency in transactions. It suggests that if someone describes a piece of land to be a certain way, it must be acquired only if it matches that description exactly, warning against deceptive marketing or hidden flaws in deals.

This proverb is used to convey that only those directly involved or experiencing a situation can truly understand its depth, value, or pain. It emphasizes that personal experience is the only way to truly know the reality of a matter, much like only a calf knows the taste and comfort of its mother's milk.

This expression is used to describe a person who gives advice to everyone else but fails to follow that same advice in their own life. It highlights hypocrisy or the gap between preaching and practicing, similar to the English idiom 'Practice what you preach.'

This proverb is used to describe someone who inadvertently reveals a secret or exposes their own guilt while trying to answer a simple question. It refers to a situation where a person's guilty conscience or preoccupation with a hidden act leads them to give an irrelevant, self-incriminating answer.