అడవినక్కలకు కొత్వాలు దురాయా?

This expression is used to describe a person who is acting hypocritically or exhibiting false modesty. It refers to someone who pretends to be humble or pious (like a fox pretending to be submissive or a crane standing still as if meditating while waiting for a fish) only to achieve their own selfish or cunning motives.

This is a popular folk saying used when it rains while the sun is still shining. It describes a rare or paradoxical natural phenomenon. While scientifically known as a 'sunshower', in Telugu culture, it is traditionally associated with the mythical wedding of foxes and dogs.

This is a popular Telugu folk saying used when the sun shines while it is raining simultaneously. It is often told to children as a whimsical explanation for this rare weather phenomenon, suggesting that such magical or unusual weather signifies a celebration in the animal kingdom.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people are engaging in repetitive, meaningless, or tit-for-tat arguments. It highlights a lack of constructive dialogue where both parties are simply echoing or countering each other without reaching a resolution.

Tudum is the ( onomatopoetic ) name of a kind of drum ( Tom-tom ). Durāyi is a form of adjuration in the name of Government. * Qui se sent galeux, se gratte,

This proverb describes a situation where someone's hard-earned wealth or resources are not enjoyed by them or their heirs, but instead are wasted or consumed by unworthy, greedy, or unrelated outsiders. It is used to highlight the irony of accumulating great fortune only for it to be squandered by others.

This is the Telugu equivalent of the 'Three Wise Monkeys' principle. It serves as a moral guideline to avoid evil: do not listen to evil, do not speak evil, and do not see evil. It is used to encourage people to maintain purity of mind and avoid participating in gossip or negativity.

This expression is used to emphasize that physical distance between people (friends or family) does not necessarily lead to emotional distance or a loss of affection. It suggests that true bonds remain intact regardless of how far apart people live.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people are communicating or acting in a repetitive, stubborn, or nonsensical manner without reaching any conclusion. It refers to a tit-for-tat exchange or a situation where two parties are just making noise or arguing without listening to each other, much like the rhythmic but non-verbal sounds of a drum.

This expression is used to describe a situation where laws, rules, or authority figures have no influence or control over lawless, unruly, or uncultured people. Just as a forest fox does not recognize the authority of a city police officer (Kotwal), some people simply ignore social order or discipline.

What does the moon care if the dogs bark at her? (German.)*

This expression is used to suggest that even if you cannot see someone or something in person, you can still hear about them or stay in touch. It emphasizes that physical absence does not justify a complete lack of communication or information.