అన్నీ పండించిన రైతుకు అన్నమే కరువు.

This expression is used when someone assists an already cruel or harmful person in their wrongdoings, thereby enabling more damage. It describes a situation where a dangerous person is provided with the exact tool or opportunity they need to cause further destruction.

This expression highlights the vulnerability of a farmer's livelihood. It signifies that when a crop fails or is destroyed, the farmer's life loses its stability and resources, just as a lake or water tank loses all its water when its embankment (bund) breaks.

This expression highlights that for someone suffering from hunger, satisfying that basic need is the highest priority and equivalent to a divine experience. It is used to emphasize that practical necessities are more important than philosophy or spirituality when a person is in dire need.

This is a traditional Telugu comparison used to describe the nature of different groups of people based on their geographical location. Velangi farmers are traditionally known for being hardworking and aggressive in their cultivation efforts, while Velpuri farmers are noted for their cooperative nature or specific agricultural patterns. It is used to highlight regional differences in work ethic, temperament, or lifestyle.

This expression is used to convey that the real celebration or reward occurs only when efforts yield fruit. It emphasizes that success and prosperity are the true causes for celebration, rather than just the arrival of a calendar date.

This expression is used to describe someone who is incompetent or lacks the necessary skills for a task, yet takes charge of it, eventually leading to a certain disaster. It implies that the person in control is clueless about the direction they are headed.

This expression refers to a person who is extremely cunning, manipulative, or persuasive. It describes someone capable of twisting facts so skillfully that they can make a lie seem like the truth and vice versa, often used to describe crooked politicians, lawyers, or deceivers.

This proverb is used to describe a person who claims to be indifferent or humble but eventually demands the best for themselves. It highlights hypocrisy or fake modesty where someone pretends not to care about the quality of something, yet specifically asks for the superior version.

This expression signifies that the real celebration or reward comes only when one sees the successful result of their hard work. It is used to imply that true joy lies in achieving one's goals or when efforts finally bear fruit, rather than just on calendar dates.

This expression describes someone who is extremely manipulative, cunning, or skilled at distorting the truth. It is used to refer to a person who can make something good look bad, or something bad look good, often through clever words, influence, or deceitful arguments.