వడ్డించేవాడు మనవాడైతే, కడబంతిలో కూర్చున్నా భయం లేదు

This expression is used to describe a foolish or self-destructive person who sells their source of livelihood (fertilizer for farming) and then destroys their only means of comfort or warmth (the quilt) for fuel. It refers to someone who makes decisions that lead to their own total ruin by wasting both their assets and their necessities.

This proverb describes a hypocritical person who disregards social decorum and treats others disrespectfully, but shamelessly claims a relationship or asks for help the moment they need a favor. It is used to criticize those who value relationships only for their own convenience.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone prioritizes an outsider or a distant relative over their own family, only to end up losing everything. It highlights the folly of misplaced priorities and the resulting regret when a primary responsibility is neglected for a secondary one.

This proverb describes the height of envy and spite. It refers to people who are so jealous of others' success (greenery/prosperity) that they self-destruct or stop their own progress out of sheer malice or depression caused by seeing others thrive.

This proverb describes the toxic nature of extreme envy. It refers to people who are so jealous of others' success or prosperity (being 'green') that they self-destruct or extinguish their own progress and happiness (extinguishing their own cooking fire) out of spite or misery.

An envious act. To lose one eye that you may deprive another of two. (Spanish.)!

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to escape a difficult or bad situation, only to end up in an even worse one. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'out of the frying pan and into the fire.'

This expression is used to describe something that has been done with extreme precision, neatness, or perfection. It is most commonly used to compliment beautiful handwriting, straight lines, or a very well-executed task that looks flawlessly continuous and smooth.

This expression describes a task that is practically impossible or an attempt to find something where it doesn't exist. It is used to mock someone who is being overly pedantic, searching for non-existent flaws, or attempting a futile, logic-defying action.

This proverb is used to describe an ungrateful or foolish person who enjoys someone's hospitality or help, but then proceeds to destroy the very means of their livelihood or cause them harm. It signifies extreme ingratitude or biting the hand that feeds you.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone completely ignores or breaks a serious promise, oath, or principle to suit their convenience. It implies a blatant disregard for a commitment previously made.