అలవాలకు దోవెక్కడ అంటే, ఉలవలకు దున్నుతున్నాను అన్నాడట.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no progress or change despite effort or passage of time. It highlights stagnation, laziness, or a repetitive cycle where things remain exactly as they were initially. It is often used to mock someone who asks for status updates when no action has been taken to move things forward.

This proverb is used to mock people who take things too literally or misunderstand context by focusing only on the phonetics of a word. 'Kadiyala' is a common Telugu surname, but the listener confuses it with the jewelry 'Kadiyalu' (bracelets), showing a lack of common sense or social awareness.

This expression is used to describe a person who refuses to change their inherent bad habits or character, regardless of how much advice they receive or how much effort is made to reform them. It is similar to the English proverb 'A leopard cannot change its spots'.

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks common sense or is being pedantic/unreasonable. If there is no space available in a room or a situation, it is logically impossible to find a specific corner within that space. It highlights the absurdity of asking for a small part of something that has already been declared non-existent.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is pretending to be sad or upset for a noble reason, while their true motive is hidden or entirely different. It highlights hypocrisy or deceptive behavior.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb indicating that different tasks require different levels of effort. Sesame (gingelly) seeds are tiny and delicate, needing highly refined soil prepared by multiple plowings to thrive. In contrast, horsegram is a hardy crop that grows even in rough, minimally tilled soil. It is used to suggest that one should apply effort proportional to the specific nature and needs of a project.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a conflict, competition, or effort results in absolutely no benefit for any of the parties involved. Just as dust and mud are worthless, it implies that both the 'good' side and the 'bad' side ended up with nothing but waste or trouble, signifying a lose-lose situation or a completely futile outcome.

This proverb is used to mock lazy people who find excuses for every situation. Just as the buffalo avoids work by complaining about the heat during the day and the darkness at night, it refers to individuals who always have a reason to procrastinate or avoid their responsibilities regardless of the circumstances.

This expression is used to describe someone who attempts to hide their true intentions or failures with silly, illogical, or irrelevant excuses. It highlights the absurdity of making up a 'grand' explanation for a trivial or suspicious action, much like a fox claiming to visit a field it doesn't even like just to sound purposeful.

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.