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“ വണ്ണത്താൻവീടും കളത്രവീടും തനിക്കൊത്തതു”
English Translation:
The washerman’s household and the wife’s family home should match one’s own station. (Everyday dependencies and matrimonial alliances must be formed with those of compatible status and means.)

“ രണ്ടു പട്ടിക്കു ഒരു എല്ലുകിട്ടിയപോലെ”
English Translation:
Like two dogs finding a single bone. (A bone of contention; fierce, bitter rivalry between two parties squabbling over a single, scarce prize.)

“ ഉപ്പിനോടുക്കുമൊ ഉപ്പിട്ടവട്ടി”
English Translation:
Can the basket that held the salt ever rival the salt itself? (A mere vessel or association cannot claim the inherent worth of the genuine article.)