అట్లు పోసే ఆమెకు ఆరుగురు అందివ్వాలట

This expression describes a situation where there is no escape from trouble or discomfort regardless of what one does. It is used to refer to a person or situation that is constantly irritating, nagging, or problematic no matter how you try to adjust or handle it.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is extremely authoritarian, overly strict, or bossy towards others, implying that their own character or personal life is ironically chaotic, hypocritical, or improper. It is often used to point out the double standards of those who try to control others while they themselves lack discipline.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where everyone in a group or family is equally guilty, incompetent, or flawed. It implies that there is no point in blaming one person when everyone involved shares the same nature or has committed the same mistake. It is often used to highlight collective accountability or shared bad habits within a close-knit group.

This expression is used to describe someone who is inconsistent, frequently changes their stance, or fails to stand by their word. It characterizes a person who lacks integrity or goes back on promises immediately after making them.

This proverb highlights tasks that are labor-intensive and require more help than the final output suggests. Making traditional dosas (atlu) is a slow process where the person cooking cannot leave the stove, thus needing others to bring batter, fetch water, serve, clean, and manage other tasks simultaneously.

This proverb suggests that collective wisdom and common practice define what is right or acceptable in a society. It is used to emphasize following established traditions or conforming to the consensus of the community rather than acting in isolation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an inexperienced person tries to give advice or instructions to someone who is much more experienced and knowledgeable in that specific field. It highlights the irony of a novice teaching a veteran.

This proverb highlights the necessity of a social hierarchy or division of labor. It is used to point out that not everyone can be a leader or a boss; for a task or society to function, some people must perform the actual labor. It is often said when everyone wants to enjoy privileges or give orders without anyone willing to do the hard work.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to outsmart or deceive a person who is already very experienced, clever, or cunning in their own right. It signifies meeting an expert with even more complex maneuvers or excessive strategies.

This proverb highlights traditional agricultural and social wisdom. In farming, seedlings (naru) are stronger and more likely to survive if they are sufficiently aged before transplantation. Socially, it reflects the traditional preference for a younger wife to ensure a long life together and a growing family. It is used to describe choosing things at their most ideal stage for success.