అన్నీ ఉన్నాయి గానీ అంచుకు తొగరు లేదు

This expression is used to describe a situation where one is caught between two conflicting desires or contradictory thoughts. It refers to a state of indecision or inconsistency where someone wants to enjoy the benefits of staying put while also wanting the freedom of wandering away.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a subordinate or someone in a lower position demands luxuries or basic needs when their superior or the provider is struggling to secure even the bare minimum. It highlights unrealistic expectations or lack of common sense regarding one's current circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there are many resources or people available, but not a single one is capable of performing a specific, essential task or taking leadership when needed. It highlights the irony of quantity over quality or utility.

Said of useless people.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone in a subordinate or less deserving position possesses luxuries while the person in charge or the more deserving one lacks even basic necessities. It highlights irony, misplaced priorities, or a reversal of status where an undeserving person shows off more than their superior.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has all the resources, facilities, or opportunities available to them, yet they fail to succeed or enjoy the benefits because of bad luck or poor timing. It highlights the irony of having everything except the one thing needed to make it work.

This proverb describes a situation where one possesses all types of wealth, comforts, and material luxuries, but lacks the most essential or core element that gives meaning to everything else. In a traditional context, it refers to a woman who has everything but has lost her husband (becoming a widow), thus making her material wealth feel empty or useless in social rituals. More broadly, it is used to describe a project or situation that looks perfect on the surface but misses the fundamental component required for success.

This proverb describes a situation where everything looks perfect on the surface, but a critical, fundamental element is missing that renders everything else useless. In traditional context, 'Aidothanam' refers to being a 'Sumangali' (a woman whose husband is alive), which was considered the most important status. It is used to critique situations that are elaborate but lack the core essence or the most vital component.

This traditional proverb suggests that certain relationships formed through convenience or external arrangements may lack the genuine legal, social, or biological permanence of original roles. It is often used to imply that something acquired or temporary cannot fully replace the original or legitimate version.

This proverb describes a situation where an effort or resource is wasted without achieving the intended result, or when someone is blamed/burdened despite the situation not requiring it. It refers to a scenario where a pig is fed bran (tavida) to cure diarrhea (paaru), but even if the pig doesn't have the ailment, the bran is still consumed. It is used when expenses are incurred or sacrifices are made unnecessarily.

This proverb describes a person who is conflicted or greedy, wanting to enjoy two contradictory things at the same time. It is used to describe someone who wants the freedom of having no responsibilities while simultaneously wanting the benefits or security of being tied down.