అత్తలేని కోడలు ఉత్తమురాలు, కోడలు లేని అత్త గుణవంతురాలు

This proverb highlights that individuals who are deprived of or have renounced natural companionship often find their minds preoccupied with thoughts of physical intimacy. It is used to describe how people tend to obsess over what they lack or what they have forbidden themselves from having.

This expression is used to describe the restless, mischievous, or unpredictable nature of a young bachelor who has no family responsibilities. Just as a monkey is known for its constant movement and antics, a bachelor is perceived as having excessive energy and a lack of restraint, often causing minor chaos or being overly playful.

This proverb is used sarcastically to describe someone who claims to be virtuous or disciplined only because they lack the means to be otherwise. Just as a poor man cannot afford the expenses of marriage or indulgence, his 'abstinence' is seen as a result of his poverty rather than his character.

Using a very powerful weapon against a small person. Unnecessary use of strong force.

This is a traditional Telugu saying used to emphasize the gravity of hurting or killing a cat, suggesting it is equivalent to the sin of killing a Brahmin (Brahmahatya Patakam). It is often used to discourage animal cruelty or to mock superstitious beliefs regarding the consequences of accidentally harming a cat.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone applies excessive force or uses an over-powerful tool to solve a very small and trivial problem. It highlights the absurdity of disproportionate reactions or measures.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone uses excessive force, power, or a highly disproportionate response to a very small or insignificant problem. It highlights the absurdity of overreacting to a trivial matter.

This expression refers to a lifelong bachelor or someone who remains unmarried for a very long period, often implying a sense of stubbornness or a confirmed state of singlehood. In a more casual or humorous context, it can also refer to someone who behaves like an energetic or uncontrollable stallion despite being single.

This humorous expression is used to describe the restless, chaotic, and unpredictable nature of an unmarried man. It implies that a bachelor lacks the discipline or groundedness that comes with family life, often resulting in mischievous or scattered behavior comparable to a troop of monkeys.

Refers to a final, most powerful, and infallible solution to a problem. It is used to describe an ultimate tactic or argument that is guaranteed to succeed when all other options have failed.