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“ അകപ്പെട്ടാൽ പന്നിചുരയ്ക്കാ”
English Translation:
Once trapped, even bitter wild gourd becomes the lot. (When cornered or helpless, one must settle for whatever poor outcome presents itself.)

“ പാമ്പും ചാകയില്ല കോലും ഒടികയില്ല”
English Translation:
Neither is the snake killed, nor does the stick break. (Resolving a delicate dispute smoothly without causing casualties or suffering material damage; a flawless compromise.)

“ പൈക്കുമ്പോൾ പന്നിയിറച്ചി ഹലാൽ”
English Translation:
When starving, even pork is halal. (Necessity knows no law; in dire extremity and life-or-death situations, strict taboos and rigid prohibitions are suspended.)