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“ മുമ്പെവന്നതു കൊമ്പൊ ചെവിയോ”
English Translation:
Which came first, the horns or the ears? (Foundational seniority takes precedence over late arrivals; upstarts should not act superior to seasoned elders.)

“ മുതല പിടിച്ചാൽ മുതലയെ തഴുകണം”
English Translation:
If a crocodile catches you in its jaws, stroke and soothe the crocodile. (When trapped by an overwhelming, lethal force, soft flattery, composure, and tact are your only hope of survival.)

“ മുയൽ ഇളകുമ്പോൾ നായിക്ക് കാഷ്ട്ടിപ്പാൻ മുട്ടും”
English Translation:
Just as the hare springs from the bush, the hound feels the urge to relieve itself. (Feigning untimely excuses and being unready at the critical moment of opportunity.)

“ മുതുകിൽ പുണ്ണുള്ളവനെ വേലിനൂരാൻ ഭയമുള്ളൂ”
English Translation:
Only he who has an ulcer on his back dreads crawling through a fence. (A person burdened with guilt or hidden flaws is terrified of scrutiny and tight situations.)

“ മുരുക്ക് വളർന്നാൽ ഉരുക്കാമോ”
English Translation:
Even if a coral tree grows tall, can it ever be fashioned into a sturdy ship? (Mere size or volume cannot substitute for structural integrity; inferior material cannot handle heavy demands.)

“ മുതിരക്ക് മൂന്നുമഴ”
English Translation:
For horse gram, three showers of rain are plenty. (Hardy, resilient natures require very little assistance to mature and thrive.)

“ മുറി പൊറുത്താലും കലകിടക്കും”
English Translation:
Even after the wound heals, the scar remains. (Though a conflict may be resolved, the emotional trauma and memory of injury linger on.)

“ മുതുക്കൻ ഞെക്കി പണം മുന്നൂറ്”
English Translation:
Wringing three hundred coins out of a tight-fisted old man. (Extracting resources with immense difficulty from an experienced, unyielding hoarder.)

“ മുറിപ്പണി ഇട്ടിട്ടുപോയാൽ മുറിപ്പാമ്പ് കടിക്കും”
English Translation:
If you abandon work half-done, a wounded snake will strike. (Leaving dangerous problems or tasks half-finished invites deadly complications.)

“ മുത്തിനല്ലാതെ ചിപ്പിക്കുണ്ടോ വില”
English Translation:
Does the oyster shell have any value apart from the pearl within? (External forms, titles, and bodies derive their true worth solely from the noble essence they house.)

“ മുറിപ്പാട്ടുകൊണ്ടങ്ങു ചെന്നാൽ മുഴുവൻ പാട്ടുകേൾക്കാം രണ്ടാട്ടും കേൾക്കാം”
English Translation:
If you arrive with half a song, you will hear the full song along with two sharp rebukes. (Presenting half-baked knowledge or careless work before experts invites exposure and a sound scolding.)

“ മുത്തിനുകൊണ്ടു ഉപ്പിനുവിറ്റു”
English Translation:
Traded a priceless pearl and sold it for common salt. (A catastrophic, foolish transaction in which priceless value is exchanged for cheap dross.)

“ മുറിവൈദ്യൻ ആളെക്കൊല്ലും, മുറിഹജ്ജി ദീൻകൊല്ലും”
English Translation:
A quack physician kills the patient, while an ignorant pilgrim kills the faith. (A little learning is a dangerous thing; amateurism in vital fields produces fatal results.)

“ മുത്തിനു മുങ്ങുന്നേരം അളിയൻ പിടിക്കണം കയർ”
English Translation:
When diving deep for pearls, have your brother-in-law hold the lifeline rope. (In life-or-death enterprises, entrust your safety only to someone with a bonded family stake in your survival.)

“ മുറ്റത്ത്‌ മുല്ലെക്കു മണമില്ല”
English Translation:
The jasmine blooming in one’s own front yard has no fragrance. (Familiarity breeds contempt; people overlook the brilliance right at home while coveting distant wonders.)

“ മുത്തി വളർത്തിയ കുട്ടിയും മുക്കോകുടിയിലെ നായും ഒരുപോലെ”
English Translation:
A child raised by an overly indulgent grandmother is like a dog reared in an undisciplined tavern. (Excessive pampering and a lack of stern discipline spoil character, breeding unruly and rude behavior.)