అప్పు ఆరు మాడల కన్నా, రొక్కం మూడు మాడలు మేలు

This proverb emphasizes the importance of progress and upward mobility. It suggests that rising from poverty to wealth is a desirable journey, whereas falling from a high status to a low one is a tragedy. It is used to highlight the value of growth and the hardship of downfall.

This proverb emphasizes the value of land and sustainable resources over liquid cash. It suggests that while money (panalu) is temporary and easily spent, owning land (acres) provides long-term security, livelihood, and stability for generations.

This proverb is used to describe the generational gap in experience and cunningness. It suggests that while a younger person (daughter-in-law) may think they are clever, the elder (mother-in-law) has far more experience, tricks, and wisdom in dealing with life's situations. It is often cited when an elder outsmarts a younger person or to advise caution to those who think they can easily deceive their superiors.

This proverb describes a person who provides completely irrelevant or nonsensical answers to the questions asked, often due to being distracted by their own concerns (like business or prices) or simply failing to listen. It is used to mock someone who talks at cross-purposes or gives out-of-context replies.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the cost of a basic, inexpensive item or its maintenance is disproportionately high. It highlights irony or absurdity when something simple ends up being unnecessarily expensive or overvalued.

This proverb highlights the high value placed on 'Pappu' (dal/lentils) in Telugu culture. It suggests that a simple, nutritious, and satisfying meal is worth any amount of effort or travel. It is used to describe something so desirable or beneficial that the distance or struggle to obtain it becomes irrelevant.

This proverb describes a situation where someone gives completely irrelevant or non-sequitur answers to the questions asked. It is used to mock people who are preoccupied with their own thoughts (often related to business or greed) to the extent that they fail to listen to or engage with others properly.

This proverb suggests that outsiders should never interfere in the private disputes between a husband and wife. While their disagreement might seem wide or serious (six miles/aramadalu), they are still fundamentally close, and any third party who enters that space will only cause unnecessary trouble or find themselves unwanted once the couple reconciles.

This proverb emphasizes that actions speak louder than words. It is used to suggest that practical execution or demonstrating through work is more valuable and effective than merely making promises or giving advice.

This proverb is used to convey that having something imperfect or partial is better than having nothing at all. It is similar to the English expression 'Half a loaf is better than no bread' or 'Something is better than nothing.'

Of two evils choose the least.