అణిగి మణిగి ఆకులో పిందెలాగ

This expression is used to describe things or people that are useless, of poor quality, or spoiled from the beginning. Just as a young fruit (pinde) touched by a dog is considered defiled and won't ripen properly, this phrase refers to outcomes that are flawed or individuals who lack character and capability.

This proverb describes someone who is in desperate need but still acts picky or makes unreasonable demands. It is used to criticize people who, despite being in a position where they should be grateful for any help, show arrogance or dissatisfaction with the way they are being assisted.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of acting according to the specific context or situation. Just as a cauterization (vata) must be applied precisely to a joint (keelu) to be effective, one should speak only after understanding the circumstances and the person involved. It is used to advise someone to be tactful, strategic, and aware of vulnerabilities or timing before taking action or speaking.

This proverb is a metaphor for human behavior. It suggests that people with little knowledge, wealth, or substance often boast and make a lot of noise (like light, empty leaf plates blowing in the wind), whereas those who are truly wise, wealthy, or accomplished remain humble and composed (like heavy leaf plates filled with a full meal). It is used to describe the importance of humility and to critique empty arrogance.

The conceit of little knowledge, the humility of true learning. Shaal waters mak the maist din. (Scotch.)

This expression highlights the futility of worrying or intervening in certain situations. It suggests that if a problem will resolve on its own, intervention is unnecessary; if a problem is incurable or inevitable, intervention is useless. It is used to describe situations where one should accept the outcome rather than struggling in vain.

This expression is used to describe someone who has become quiet, submissive, or suppressed, especially after being very aggressive or defiant previously. Just as a snake becomes still and contained when trapped in a charmer's basket, it refers to a person losing their sting or being forced into obedience.

This proverb is used to describe human behavior regarding knowledge and wealth. A person with little knowledge or substance often boasts loudly and makes a lot of noise to get attention, whereas a truly wise or wealthy person remains humble, composed, and silent. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'Empty vessels make the most noise.'

This proverb is used to describe someone who attempts to be modest or inconspicuous but does so in a way that attracts even more attention. It mocks the irony of a person trying to act humble while choosing the most prominent or loud platform to showcase that humility.

This expression refers to a person who is highly cunning, elusive, or deceptive. It describes someone who disappears from one situation and reappears in another, often to avoid accountability or to secretly manipulate events. It is used to describe a person who is 'slippery' and difficult to catch or pin down.

This proverb is used to describe human behavior regarding knowledge and wealth. A person who is truly wise or wealthy remains humble and composed, whereas a person with little knowledge or substance tends to show off and boast excessively. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'Empty vessels make the most noise'.