అల్లి అడిగింది, ఇల్లి ఇచ్చింది, మల్లి మాయం చేసింది

This expression highlights the essential role of onions in cooking, suggesting that with the right key ingredients or resources, even someone with mediocre skills can produce great results. It is often used to emphasize that having the necessary tools or materials makes a task much easier to accomplish successfully.

This is a humorous and rhythmic proverb used to describe a situation where multiple people are involved in a process, but the final outcome is a loss or a mystery. It highlights how something can vanish or be mismanaged when passed through different hands, often used when assets or items are squandered through lack of accountability.

* Il n'est orguell que de pauvre enrichl.

This expression is used when someone requests help or a specific favor but receives something useless, harmful, or completely contrary to their needs. It highlights a situation of disappointment where a genuine plea is met with indifference or hostility.

This proverb is used to highlight that certain things have inherent limitations and can never replace the original or the ideal. Just as an onion's pungent smell can never match the fragrance of a jasmine, a temporary or illegitimate relationship cannot provide the status, stability, or respect of a legal marriage.

This proverb highlights pragmatism over tradition. 'Oli' is a traditional bride price paid at marriage, while 'Kuli' refers to daily wages or immediate support. It suggests that a person who provides for one's immediate needs and livelihood is more valuable than someone who merely fulfilled a traditional or ceremonial obligation in the past.

This expression reflects a philosophical or fatalistic outlook, suggesting that whatever happens—whether driven by physical actions or mental intentions—is ultimately for the best or part of a larger destiny. It is often used to provide consolation during unexpected outcomes or to emphasize that things work out for the better in the long run.

This proverb highlights the consequences of being gullible or easily swayed by deceptive, flattering words. It is used to describe a situation where someone leaves behind their responsibilities or assets in pursuit of a false promise, only to return and find that they have lost everything they originally had.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, due to their lack of common sense or foolishness, fails to complete a task or secure a significant opportunity and returns empty-handed. It highlights an act of incompetence where one misses the very purpose of their journey or effort.

This is a popular Telugu proverb emphasizing the immense medicinal and health benefits of onions. It suggests that while a mother is the ultimate caretaker, the therapeutic properties of onions are so unique and powerful for the body that they are incomparable. It is used to encourage the consumption of onions for well-being.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an exchange or transaction results in no net gain or change, essentially returning to the original state. It is often used to describe futile efforts or circular logic where one ends up exactly where they started.