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Sha-l xalith bat'hen lo-ri 

To exercise meaningless efforts after losing an opportunity. Jackals were quite abundant in Kashmir and used to frequent barns for poultry. Being essentially nocturnal in their operations, they could not be easily distinguished from stacks of cowdung ( perhaps). So people chasing them away would often beat things that formed a silhouette similar to that of a jackal.

Sha-li' ta-rakh ha-vin 

To obtain favor by deceit, especially by convincing the donor of high returns that never materialize" In contemporary Kashmir History it would be analogous of showing "Rock Salt" to the people!

 

Sara-f ga'nzra-va-n dya-r ti' atra-f ra-vra-va-n doh 

To benefit from someone's abuse. This phrase might have reference to labor exploitation!

 

Satai gaz a-sma-n gasun

To face a perilous situation

shAstaras chu shashtarIy tsaTa:n
The iron is cut only by iron.
Diamond cuts diamond.

sAndiji diva:n zA:l' tI hendIvendI tsala:n ni:rith
Saving mustard seeds in hand, and a watermelon escapes.
Penny wise pound foolish.

sezi ongji chhunI g'av khasa:n
The ghee (clarified butter) cannot be taken out (of a pot) with a straight finger.
Certain things cannot vbe achieved unless force is used.
Crookedness also pays sometimes.

su:r mAlith tsu:rI jama:th
A gang of thieves in the garb of saints.
A fake saint. A quack.

s>nas m>l kanas tal.
The gold (an ornament made of gold) is precious when it is worn in the ear.