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“ എണ്ണകാണുമ്പോൾ പുണ്ണുനാറും”
English Translation:
At the mere sight of medicinal oil, the ulcer begins to reek. (Malingering and exaggerating distress the moment treatment or effort is required.)

“ തവിടു തിന്നുമ്പോൾ കുഴൽ വിളിക്കരുത്”
English Translation:
Do not blow a flute while chewing dry rice bran. (Do not attempt mutually contradictory actions simultaneously; trying to blow air while eating flour leads to choking.)

“ കടം കൊടുത്താൽ ഇടവും കൊടുക്കണം”
English Translation:
If you lend money, you must also be prepared to surrender peace and goodwill. (Lending to acquaintances often costs both the principal and the relationship.)