అరకాసు పనికి ముప్పాతిక బాడుగ

This is a traditional Telugu proverb or 'Sameta'. Historically, it refers to the resilience and self-sufficiency of the Munnuru Kapu community, suggesting they are a strong, risk-free collective. The second part is a literal observation used for rhyming or emphasis, implying that just as a deformed or amputated leg cannot wear a standard sandal, certain things in life are fixed or beyond typical constraints.

This expression is used to describe a lazy person who avoids physical labor or responsibilities by pretending to be weak or tired, but shows immense energy and appetite when it comes to eating. It is often used sarcastically to criticize someone's lack of productivity compared to their consumption.

This expression refers to the immense hardships, health issues, and dependencies that often plague a person during their old age. It is used to describe a situation where one faces constant, overwhelming difficulties during the final stages of life.

This expression is used to suggest that help or advantages received in the past do not guarantee future benefits. It emphasizes that every situation is unique and needs to be handled individually, often used when someone expects past favors to repeat themselves indefinitely.

Eaten bread is soon forgotten.

This proverb is used to describe a lazy person who has a massive appetite and eats very quickly (like a thunderbolt), but becomes tired, weak, or avoids effort when it is time to work. It highlights the irony of someone being energetic about consumption but lethargic about contribution.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the maintenance, overhead, or secondary costs of an item far exceed the actual value of the item itself. It highlights disproportionate consumption or waste where a small entity consumes a large amount of resources.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the incidental costs or the penalties associated with a mistake far exceed the value of the original object or the core issue itself. It is similar to the English expression 'the remedy is worse than the disease.'

This proverb serves as a warning about the risks associated with borrowing money. It implies that being in debt brings unforeseen troubles, stress, and potential ruin to one's life. It is used to advise people to live within their means and avoid financial liabilities.

This proverb highlights how negative traits can destroy one's reputation. It suggests that uncontrolled anger can ruin a person's stature or achievements, while chaotic or mischievous behavior can strip away one's social standing and elegance. It is used to advise people to maintain self-control and decorum to protect their status.

This proverb describes a situation where the maintenance, overhead, or incidental costs of an object or task far exceed its actual value. It is used to criticize inefficiency or poor financial judgment.