అరవ అత్తగారు, ప్రథమశాఖ మామగారు.

This is a popular idiom or sarcastic expression used to highlight a situation where someone is inviting criticism or stating the obvious in a way that would make others talk negatively. It is often used to question if one should proceed with an action that will inevitably lead to a predictable, often shameful, reputation or consequence.

This expression suggests that the period of anticipation, emotional discovery, and platonic connection before physical intimacy is the most romantic or 'ideal' phase of a relationship. It is often used to highlight the beauty of the courtship period.

This expression is used sarcastically or ironically when someone tries to cover up their obvious mistakes or bad behavior by pretending to be concerned about their reputation. It originates from a folk story where a daughter-in-law behaves poorly and then asks if she deserves the bad name she is getting, highlighting hypocrisy.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily interferes or meddles in a task that has already been completed perfectly or settled. It highlights unwelcome interference that often ruins the final outcome or creates unnecessary complications.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an individual is surrounded by people who are constantly gossiping or leaking secrets. In traditional village settings, the washerman (Chakali) and the barber (Mangali) visited every household and were known to be the primary sources of local news and gossip. Having them as close relatives implies that one's private matters will never remain secret and will be broadcast to the entire community.

This expression is used to describe someone who finds unnecessary faults or makes minor, annoying changes to something that is already perfect or complete. It highlights a tendency to interfere or nitpick just to assert authority or feel important, even when no help is needed.

This expression refers to a situation where a person, having already faced criticism or insults, continues to act recklessly or foolishly, inviting even more public humiliation. It is used to mock someone who doesn't know when to stop and is about to bring more shame upon themselves.

This proverb describes a person who changes their stance or identity based on convenience or the situation at hand. It refers to a hypocritical or inconsistent nature where someone pretends to be one thing in one moment and something else when the outcome changes, similar to claiming an animal is a male ram (tagaru) to show strength, but then calling it a female sheep (gorre) when it produces offspring.

This expression suggests that progress or improvement only begins when one is dissatisfied with the current state of affairs. If someone is completely satisfied, they lack the motivation to innovate or move forward. It is often used to encourage ambition and the drive for change.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task without genuine interest or devotion, but merely out of compulsion or because they have no other choice. It highlights the difference between doing something with a 'willing heart' (Manasu) versus doing it as a 'mandatory ritual' (Taddinam).