అమ్మవారి మొక్కు తీరదు, ఆడబిడ్డ అప్పు తీరదు.

This proverb is used to describe a person who, despite being in an insignificant or created position, shows excessive arrogance or bossy behavior. In traditional households, a sister-in-law (husband's sister) often held a position of authority. This saying mocks someone who has no real power but acts entitled and demanding as soon as they are given even a tiny bit of importance.

This proverb describes jealousy and insecurity within family dynamics. It refers to a situation where a newcomer's success or acceptance makes an existing member feel threatened or envious, even when there is no logical reason for conflict.

This proverb emphasizes that one cannot escape the consequences of their bad deeds through religious pilgrimages or external rituals. It teaches that intentional sins cannot be hidden or absolved simply by visiting holy places like Kashi or until one's death; the karma of one's actions will inevitably follow them.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of the 'Three Wise Monkeys' principle (See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil). It serves as a moral guideline advising people to avoid listening to gossip or negativity, refrain from witnessing bad deeds, and avoid speaking ill of others or using harsh language.

This proverb describes the significant authority, influence, and sometimes interference a husband's sister (aadabidda) has over his wife in a traditional Indian household. It implies that her power is second only to the husband.

This proverb is used to mock someone who makes an obvious or inevitable prediction that covers all possible outcomes. It describes a situation where a person states the obvious as if it were a profound insight, or takes a stance where they cannot be proven wrong because they have accounted for every alternative.

This traditional expression refers to the significant authority, influence, and sometimes interference a husband's sister (aadabidda) can have in a newly married woman's household. It suggests that her status is nearly equal to that of the husband in terms of decision-making or power dynamics within the family.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's stubborn romantic obsession or infatuation is driven by ego or pride. It suggests that until their arrogance (balupu) is humbled by reality or hardship, their irrational desire (valapu) will not subside. It is often applied to people who need a reality check to stop acting on foolish impulses.

This proverb is used to describe a situation of extreme inefficiency or futility. It suggests that just as meager wages are insufficient to provide even a basic meal, a person with a low or stubborn character (leki) is impossible to manage or reform. It is often used to remark on someone who is both unproductive and unmanageable.

This expression refers to 'Moola Vana' (rains during the Moola Nakshatram period) which are traditionally believed to be persistent and heavy. Metaphorically, it is used to describe a situation, problem, or consequence that is inevitable and bound to cause significant impact or trouble once it begins. It implies that certain events must run their full course before they subside.