అటుకులు బొక్కే నోరు, ఆడిపోసుకొనే నోరు ఊరుకోవు

This proverb emphasizes that if one has effective communication skills or the ability to speak up, they can survive and thrive anywhere. It highlights that being vocal and persuasive helps a person find support, resources, and a place in society.

This proverb describes habitual behaviors that are difficult to change. Just as a person fond of traveling cannot stay in one place, a person who habitually uses foul language or criticizes others cannot remain silent. It is used to point out that deep-seated habits or inherent natures will eventually manifest themselves regardless of the situation.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is very eager and cooperative when there is a benefit or reward (like food) but becomes resistant or difficult when it is time to work or be disciplined (like putting on a horse's bridle). It highlights opportunistic or lazy behavior.

This proverb describes a person who is eager and greedy for small, immediate benefits (represented by a handful of boiled snacks/guggillu) but remains silent or fails to act when there is an opportunity for a much larger gain (represented by the entire harvest at the threshing floor/kallam). It is used to mock someone who lacks a sense of proportion or fails to recognize where the real profit lies.

This proverb highlights two things that are always ready or desirable. A 'washed mouth' refers to a clean mouth ready to eat, and an 'asking child' refers to a child who is curious, expressive, or communicative about their needs, which is considered a sign of healthy development and clarity.

This proverb highlights that certain bad habits are hard to break. Just as someone who has eaten something messy (charcoal) cannot hide the evidence or stop the discomfort, a person habitual to gossiping or bad-mouthing others cannot restrain themselves from doing it again. It is used to describe people who are prone to constant criticism or spreading rumors.

This expression is used to describe a person's inherent nature or a deep-seated habit that they cannot give up. Just as a dancer's feet naturally move and a singer naturally hums, a person with a particular skill or a specific character trait (both positive or negative) will inevitably find a way to express it, regardless of the situation.

This proverb refers to the power of habits and addictions. It suggests that once someone gets a taste of freedom (wandering) or indulgence (tasty food), they cannot easily stop or stay still. It is used to describe people who are habitually restless or those who cannot control their cravings.

This proverb describes habitual behavior that is hard to change. It suggests that a person who is used to traveling or wandering will always find a reason to leave home, and a person who is prone to using foul language or criticizing others will inevitably continue to do so. It is used to imply that old habits die hard.

This proverb highlights ingrained habits or natural tendencies that are difficult to change. It implies that a person prone to verbal abuse will continue to shout, a glutton will always look for food, and a wanderer will never stay in one place. It is used to describe people who are slaves to their repetitive behaviors or restless nature.