అగ్నిహోత్రముకు పోయిన సోమిదేవమ్మ ఆరునెలల గర్భముతో వచ్చినది

This is a traditional folk saying in Telugu culture regarding health and diet. It suggests that consuming raw plantain (specifically when improperly prepared or eaten by those with weak digestion) can lead to lingering health issues or chronic indigestion that lasts for a long time. It is used as a cautionary advice to be mindful of one's diet and the long-term effects of eating certain foods.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone goes out to perform a simple, quick task but takes an incredibly long time to return, often returning with unexpected or problematic complications. It highlights extreme procrastination or getting distracted to an absurd degree.

This expression is used to describe a person who is naturally lazy or prone to making excuses, who then finds a genuine or additional reason to avoid work altogether. It highlights a situation where an already difficult or unproductive behavior is exacerbated by a new circumstance.

This proverb mocks people who have naive or blind faith in superficial rituals or symbols to prevent bad things from happening. It describes a situation where someone believes that a simple religious gesture (like tying a 'madigudda' or ritual cloth) will magically stop a criminal, ignoring the practical reality that a thief does not care about such things. It is used to highlight foolishness or misplaced confidence in symbolic protection.

This expression refers to a situation that is prolonged indefinitely or a process that seems to have no end. It is used to describe a task, event, or project that keeps getting delayed or drags on forever without reaching a conclusion.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people with complementary or equally eccentric traits come together. 'Chodyalu' means strange occurrences or spectacles, and 'Vadyardi' refers to a musician or someone who makes noise. It implies that for a woman who loves watching dramas or spectacles, having a husband who creates them or performs is a perfect, albeit chaotic, match. It is often used humorously to comment on pairs that seem uniquely suited to each other's peculiar habits.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's actions or words worsen an already volatile or angry situation. Just as pouring clarified butter (ghee) into a fire makes the flames roar higher, this refers to 'adding fuel to the fire' or instigating someone who is already furious.

This proverb is used to describe a person whose judgment or perception is clouded when they are facing an impending downfall or crisis. In Indian tradition, the inability to see the Arundhati star was historically believed to be a bad omen regarding one's lifespan. Metaphorically, it refers to someone who is unable to see reason, truth, or obvious signs of danger because their time or luck has run out.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already naturally lazy or reluctant to work finds a convenient excuse to avoid their responsibilities entirely. It highlights how an existing negative trait is worsened by external circumstances.

A double excuse. Applied to idle persons. Sick of the idles. A large sheep thinks its wool heavy. ఆ.

This proverb describes a situation where two people are perfectly matched in their eccentricities or flaws. 'Somidevamma' refers to a woman who is always curious or nosy about others' affairs, and 'Vadhyari' (teacher/pedant) refers to someone who loves to lecture or explain things unnecessarily. It is used to mock a pair that deserves each other because their habits complement one another's annoyances.