ఆకులు చేబూని పోకలు నములుచు సున్నమడుగువాడు శుద్ధవెధవ

This proverb warns that if you treat your own family members or belongings with disrespect or negligence in public, others will feel entitled to treat them even more harshly. It emphasizes that the way you value your own sets the standard for how the world will treat them.

This expression is often used to convey that worldly life or human behavior is superficial and deceptive. It implies that people's actions are often just 'acts' (dramas) and that youth or external beauty is fleeting and pretentious rather than reflecting a deeper truth.

This expression refers to a situation where someone asks an irrelevant or foolish question in the middle of a massive crowd or a significant event. It is used to mock someone who expects others to notice a specific, unimportant detail amidst chaos or a large gathering where such a task is nearly impossible.

This proverb highlights how external adornments can dramatically enhance natural beauty. Just as a plain wall looks bright and beautiful after being whitewashed, a girl looks exceptionally radiant when adorned with jewelry. It is used to describe the transformative power of decoration and grooming.

This proverb implies that the state or management of a household reflects the character, habits, and diligence of the person in charge of it. Just as a clean house indicates a disciplined homemaker, any outcome reflects the effort put in by its creator.

This expression is used to mock people who lack basic foresight or planning. It describes a situation where someone has all the primary ingredients to complete a task but forgets the most essential, final detail, making their entire effort useless until they depend on others. It highlights poor preparation and foolishness.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is already in a disadvantageous or miserable position makes a demand that further isolates them or worsens their situation. It highlights the irony of someone seeking independence or separation when they lack the resources or social standing to sustain it comfortably on their own.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely fragile, delicate, or hypersensitive. It mocks a person who makes a huge fuss or gets completely incapacitated by a trivial injury or a minor inconvenience.

Having " chunam on the thumb" means ability to afford to eat a little betel nut. Chunam is rubbed on the leaf with the thumb.

This expression suggests that basic sustenance or surplus of food/wealth is the root cause of all other types of pride and arrogance. When one's belly is full and basic needs are over-satisfied, it leads to the development of other forms of vanity or ego. It is often used to caution against the over-indulgence or pride that comes with prosperity.

This proverb describes a situation where an attempt to perform a very fine or meticulous task backfires, resulting in total destruction or waste of resources. It is used when someone's over-ambition or lack of skill in handling delicate matters leads to a complete mess instead of the intended perfection.