అడ్డగోడ మీద పిల్లి

This proverb is used to describe a person who holds a prestigious-sounding title or position that is actually worthless or associated with a degraded or unfortunate status. It highlights the irony of being 'the best' in a category that is undesirable or socially inferior.

This expression emphasizes pragmatism and results over appearance or origin. It suggests that the value of someone or something should be judged by their ability to perform their intended task or achieve a goal, rather than their outward characteristics or status.

This proverb is used to describe tasks or expenses that are never-ending. It compares the constant demands for gifts or attention from a husband's sister (aadapaduchu) to the perpetual maintenance required for a mud partition wall, which constantly develops cracks or needs patching.

This expression is used to describe a person who has a massive appetite or is extremely greedy for food. It is also used to humorously comment on situations where the quantity of food prepared or served is excessively large.

This expression refers to someone who is indecisive or waiting to see which side is more advantageous before taking a stand. Just as a cat sitting on a wall can jump to either side at any moment, it describes a person with a neutral or opportunistic stance who hasn't committed to a particular side yet.

This proverb is used to mock someone who achieves a very basic or expected milestone much later than usual, or performs a common action so late in life that it is no longer impressive. It highlights the irony of showing 'child-like' progress at an old age.

This expression describes a person who remains neutral or indecisive, refusing to take a side in a conflict or a situation. Just as a cat sitting on top of a wall can jump down to either side at any moment, it refers to someone who is waiting to see which side will be more beneficial before committing.

It can jump down either side. Applied to an unprincipled, double-dealing person. Jack o' both sides.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely unlucky or who brings misfortune wherever they go. It refers to someone who, despite having a grand or divine-sounding name (Damodara), suffers from constant misery or poverty, highlighting the irony between their status and their actual pathetic condition.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two people, often who should be at odds or are expected to be rivals, secretly collaborate or help each other for mutual benefit. It is frequently used to highlight how internal and external parties might conspire together, often in a negative or mischievous context.

This proverb is used to mock people who act surprised or impressed by something that is completely normal or expected. A five-year-old child being able to hold a wall and call out to their father is a basic developmental milestone, not a miracle. It highlights the tendency of some to exaggerate trivial occurrences as if they are great wonders.