అన్నీ ఉన్న ఆకు అణిగిమణిగి ఉంటుంది, ఏమీ లేని ఆకు ఎగిరెగిరి పడుతుంది

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes undue credit or feels excessive pride and excitement for something they did not create or achieve themselves. It highlights the absurdity of claiming ownership or being overly enthusiastic about someone else's hard work or success.

This is a clever play on words or a 'podupu katha' (riddle). In Telugu, 'aku' can mean both a botanical leaf and a spoke or component of a wheel. While goats are known to eat almost any plant leaf, they cannot eat the wooden 'leaves' (spokes) of a cart or a spinning wheel. It is used to highlight wit or to describe something that seems impossible until a clever distinction is made.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the end result or reward remains the same regardless of the amount of extra effort, unnecessary drama, or showmanship one puts in. It suggests that working smarter or more calmly is better than exerting unnecessary energy for no additional gain.

This traditional proverb highlights the interconnectedness of nature and human survival. It emphasizes that the sun is the primary source of life (agriculture/sustenance), which leads to domestic stability, the ability to prepare meals, nourishment, and ultimately, the comfort of rest. It is used to describe the natural order of life and the importance of favorable conditions for prosperity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the true value, contribution, or secrets of a person are only fully realized or disclosed after they are gone or when a resource is lost. It often implies that someone was exaggerating their worth or productivity while they were active.

This expression is used to describe someone who stays extremely humble, modest, or inconspicuous, often hiding their true potential or presence to avoid drawing attention. It describes a state of being very quiet, obedient, or submissive in a given situation.

This proverb is used to describe a person who makes premature and extravagant demands based on an uncertain future promise. It specifically refers to someone asking to pawn or use their spouse's sacred marriage locket (Puste) for expenses because they 'believe' a job is about to become permanent, highlighting foolishness and lack of foresight.

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 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 a situation where someone is so sensitive or easily offended that even a symbolic or minor gesture is perceived as a major insult. It mocks people who overreact or behave with extreme self-importance, suggesting that even an inanimate object (the stick) named after them would act out or show 'attitude'.