అడకత్తెరలో చిక్కుకున్న వక్కలాగా

This proverb describes a situation where a person, while facing trouble, tries to drag others into the same mess out of spite or a desire for company in misery. It is used when someone who is already in a losing or dangerous position attempts to expose others to the same fate instead of suffering alone.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or action that yields no benefit or makes no difference regardless of the effort or choice made. It refers to something that is fundamentally useless or redundant, where the outcome remains unchanged by any change in state.

This expression refers to someone or something that stands out or shines brightly in difficult, obscure, or unfavorable circumstances. It is often used to describe a person of great merit who is hidden in a crowd or a solution that brings hope during a period of crisis.

A bright exception among a bad lot.

This is an agricultural proverb implying that crops sown during the Uttara rain (Karti) grow very strong, sturdy, and yield high results, comparing their strength to hard timber. It highlights the importance of seasonal timing in farming.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is caught between two opposing forces, difficulties, or powerful parties with no way to escape. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English idiom 'between a rock and a hard place'.

This expression is used to describe a situation of extreme chaos, disorder, or a messy state of affairs. It often refers to something that is disorganized, nonsensical, or a noisy disturbance where nothing constructive is happening.

This proverb highlights that once a person with selfish or malicious intent gains control over a valuable target or person, they will not let go out of pity or simple requests. It is used to describe situations where a predator, a greedy person, or an enemy won't release their grip once they have the advantage.

Kathera refers to the 'Karthika' period or specifically the peak summer (Agni Nakshatram) where heat is intense. This proverb highlights the traditional agricultural belief that if it rains during this specific period, it is highly auspicious for the soil and will lead to a bumper crop, as valuable as gold.

This proverb describes a hypocritical person who speaks very sweetly and kindly (like jaggery) but harbors harmful or malicious intentions (like sharp scissors) in their heart. It is used to warn others about people who are outwardly pleasant but inwardly deceitful.

This expression describes someone who is extremely lazy, stubborn, or settled comfortably in a place they refuse to leave, even if they are in the way. A 'Daligunta' is a pit used for warming or slow-cooking with husks; a dog lying there enjoys the warmth and becomes very reluctant to move.