అన్నదేవుడు సన్నగిల్లితే అన్ని పనులూ తీరిపోతవి.

This expression is used to describe a process or an action that is redundant, unnecessary, or a waste of effort. Since butter is already soft and smooth, attempting to grind it further is pointless. It refers to over-refining something that is already at its best state or overthinking a simple matter.

This expression means that a mother's presence brings order, comfort, and resolution to chaos or problems. It is often used to signify that once the central authority or a nurturing figure intervenes, all troubles and noises naturally settle down.

This proverb emphasizes the primary importance of food and hunger in human life. It means that when a person is starving or lacks food, all other desires, pride, strength, and activities naturally diminish or disappear. Survival takes precedence over everything else.

This proverb is used to describe a complete lack of communication or a situation where two people are talking about entirely different things. It refers to a person who misunderstands what is being said due to a lack of attention or hearing, responding with something totally irrelevant. It is used in situations where there is no sync between a question and an answer.

The jingle of the Telugu words is similar to that of the English equivalents.

This expression describes a situation where two people are talking at cross-purposes or failing to communicate effectively due to a misunderstanding or a lack of attention. It is used when one person's words are completely misinterpreted by another, leading to a nonsensical or irrelevant response, much like a deaf person mishearing a word and replying with something that sounds similar but has a different meaning.

This proverb is used to encourage someone to ignore verbal abuse or insults. It suggests that harsh words are intangible and vanish like the wind without causing physical harm, whereas food provides actual nourishment. It is often said to someone who is upset by criticism or scolding, advising them to stay resilient and focus on their own well-being instead of dwelling on others' words.

This proverb highlights the grim reality of scarcity. 'Annadevara' refers to the food supply or crops. When crops fail or food becomes scarce (sannagiste), people are forced to sell their belongings or migrate to the city (historically Golconda) to survive, leading to a busy but desperate rush like a festival. It is used to describe situations where one person's misfortune becomes a source of activity or profit for others.

This proverb suggests that as long as one stays alive and healthy, any other losses (like wealth or status) can be recovered or endured. It emphasizes that life is the most precious asset; if you survive a crisis, you have the chance to rebuild everything else.

This expression originates from the Ramayana (Ahalya's story). It is used to signify the transformative power of a great person's presence or grace, suggesting that even the most hardened or hopeless situations can be redeemed and beautified by the touch of divinity or noble leadership.

This expression is used to advise someone to be thick-skinned or indifferent to verbal abuse or insults. It suggests that harsh words have no physical form and vanish into the air without causing harm, whereas food provides actual nourishment. It is often said to encourage someone not to take criticism to heart as long as their basic needs are met.

A mean sycophant.