ఆచారం ఆచారం అన్నం బొట్లూ అంటే, పెద్ద చెరువును కుక్క ముట్టుకొన్నది అన్నాడట.

This proverb suggests that when people have too much luxury or idle time, they tend to focus excessively on rigid traditions and unnecessary rituals. However, becoming overly obsessed with such formalities can lead to one's downfall or misfortune. It is a cautionary saying about maintaining balance and avoiding extreme pedantry.

This proverb describes a situation where someone persistently tries to claim ownership or credit for something even after being explicitly told it doesn't belong to them or is incorrect. It is used to mock people who are shamelessly stubborn or opportunistic despite being rejected.

Kādu in Telugu means " it is not," "no;" in Tamil it signifies " the ear." A Telugu man on one occasion accidentally stuck the barb of his spear into a Tamilian's ear, on which the latter cried out "Kādu! Kādu!" ( My ear! my ear! ) The Telugu man thinking he meant to say " Not yours, not yours" pulled at the spear all the harder, saying "Nādi! Nādi!" (It's mine! it's mine!). Said to a man who is obstinate in argument.

This expression is used when someone encounters strange, illogical, or unfair practices in a specific place or household. It highlights a dilemma where one cannot distinguish whether a bad experience is due to the established rules of the house (tradition) or simply their own bad luck (misfortune).

This proverb describes a person with a spiteful or self-destructive mindset. It refers to someone who is so consumed by envy or rivalry that they would rather see their entire property or business destroyed than let their partner or rival get a single piece of it. It is used to criticize petty behavior where one loses everything just to spite another.

This proverb describes a situation where someone gives completely irrelevant or non-sequitur answers to the questions asked. It is used to mock people who are preoccupied with their own thoughts (often related to business or greed) to the extent that they fail to listen to or engage with others properly.

This proverb is used to describe a person who shamelessly tries to cover up their crimes or mistakes with silly excuses, or someone who starts a task with bad intentions but ends up getting stuck in that situation permanently. It highlights irony and audacity in defensive behavior.

This proverb highlights that customs and traditions can be expanded indefinitely to the point of absurdity, while improper practices or lack of discipline can arise from anywhere without a clear origin. It is used to suggest that one should follow traditions within reasonable limits and avoid both extreme ritualism and complete lawlessness.

This proverb is used to describe two people who are perfectly matched in their foolishness, stubbornness, or eccentricities. It suggests that if one person starts a silly act, the other completes it, implying they are both equally responsible for a peculiar or impractical situation.

This proverb is used to mock hypocritical or excessive obsession with ritual purity or rules. It suggests that while someone is fussing over minor details of cleanliness or tradition, a much larger, unavoidable 'impurity' or problem has already occurred, rendering their fussing pointless.

This proverb refers to hypocrisy or double standards. It describes a situation where someone publicly follows all religious or social customs strictly (outward display), but privately indulges in unethical or prohibited activities. It is used to criticize people who act righteous only when being watched.