అమరినమ్మ అట్లు పోస్తుంటే, అమరనమ్మ పోలెలు బూరెలు పోస్తుందట.

This proverb highlights the irony and unfairness in certain transactions or interpersonal dynamics. The person who gives or lends something is often timid, weak, or hesitant (like a fly) when asking for it back, while the person who received it becomes aggressive, demanding, or fierce (like a tiger) when it is time to return the favor or the item.

This proverb is used to describe a rare or highly unlikely event occurring due to someone's good fortune or virtuous speech. It suggests that when something auspicious happens, even the impossible (like a branch in the west blooming) becomes possible. It is often used to comment on unexpected positive outcomes or the power of kind words.

This proverb describes a situation where the person who actually did the hard work remains quiet or unrecognized, while the person who merely made a lot of noise or complained is unfairly labeled as difficult or aggressive. It is used to point out ironies in social recognition and how vocal people are often judged differently than those who work silently.

This proverb is used to imply that small or insignificant actions cannot cause major damage, or that mild threats/anger cannot destroy strong foundations. It suggests that just because water is hot, it doesn't possess the destructive power of fire.

Applied to lenient or ineffective measures.

This expression describes a fickle or opportunistic attitude towards people. It means that as long as someone is useful or compliant to one's needs, they are treated with respect, but the moment they stop serving that purpose or disagree, they are treated with contempt and insulted.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone has grand dreams or high aspirations, but their actual reality or destiny remains miserable and full of hard labor. It highlights the stark contrast between one's fantasies and their practical circumstances.

This expression is used to highlight that charity or hospitality should be done out of genuine kindness rather than for spiritual rewards or out of fear of sin. It suggests that one's character and overall actions matter more than a single act of giving or refusing. It is often used to tell someone not to be too proud of their charity or too judgmental of others' lack thereof.

This proverb describes a situation where a person becomes jealous or competitive after seeing a neighbor's prosperity or actions, often leading to domestic strife or unreasonable demands. It is used to mock people who unnecessarily compare their lives with others and disturb the peace at home.

This proverb describes a double standard or partiality. It refers to a situation where a person criticizes or sees faults in others (comparing their gaze to painful spears) while viewing their own people's similar actions or flaws as harmless, soft, or pleasant (like light popped grains).

In Telugu culture, 'Chinnamma' (Lakshmi) represents prosperity and wealth, while 'Peddamma' (Alakshmi/Jyeshtha Devi) represents poverty and misfortune. This proverb means that when hard work, good fortune, or prosperity enters a home, poverty and misfortune automatically depart. It is used to describe a positive turning point in one's life or household.