వియ్యంకునికి వీపుదెబ్బలు, వియ్యపురాలికి వాపుదెబ్బలు

This proverb describes a situation where an attempt to seek favor, hospitality, or celebration ends up resulting in unexpected trouble or bad luck. Historically, it refers to the irony of visiting relatives for a festive occasion but returning with a contagious disease like smallpox, symbolizing that even well-intended visits can lead to unforeseen burdens.

This proverb is a warning to speak carefully. It implies that loose talk, insults, or thoughtless words can lead to physical confrontation or trouble for the person who spoke them. It emphasizes the importance of self-control in speech to avoid negative consequences.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where benefits or profits are divided disproportionately (favoring some), but when trouble or punishment arises, everyone is forced to share the burden equally. It highlights unfairness in the distribution of rewards versus responsibilities.

This proverb describes a situation where a punishment or misfortune is shared among associates or family members. It implies that while one person is suffering a direct hit (the back-blow), the other is also suffering a related or indirect hardship (the push). It is used to express that everyone involved is facing trouble together, often due to a common mistake or shared fate.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is overly spoiled makes unreasonable demands, only to face harsh consequences or punishment instead. It is used to warn that over-indulgence leads to behavior that eventually invites trouble or discipline.

This proverb suggests that infatuation or reckless passion needs to be restrained with force (like a cattle rope), and a flirtatious person who crosses boundaries needs to be humbled or corrected with harsh treatment. It is used to imply that certain behaviors only stop when met with strict punishment.

This expression is used to signify that talented, successful, or helpful people are often the ones who face criticism, jealousy, or constant demands. Just as people throw stones at a tree only when it has fruit to offer, society often targets those who are productive or prominent.

This expression is used to describe how a person's lack of control over their speech or their rude words can lead to physical consequences or trouble for them. It highlights that the words we speak can often invite unwanted problems or punishment.

This proverb emphasizes that both marital alliances and rivalries (fights) should occur between equals. In marriage, it suggests that compatibility in status, wealth, and background ensures a smooth relationship; in conflict, it implies that one should only engage with an opponent of equal strength for a fair or meaningful outcome.

Only those who help often have to bear the brunt of seekers. In many cases, after receiving help, the beneficiaries tend to criticize the benefactors.