ఆవునొక్కిన తలుగుకు లోగినట్లు

This proverb is used to describe a hypocrite who pretends to be innocent, shy, or ascetic in public (a 'Nanganachi') but acts greedily when given the chance. It highlights the contrast between a person's fake outward humility and their inner greed.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to show love, kindness, or help actually results in causing harm or annoyance. It refers to people who do not know the boundaries of affection or how to help properly, ending up being counterproductive.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a resource or quantity is completely inadequate for someone's huge appetite or vast requirements. Just as a small wood apple is insignificantly small for a giant elephant, it refers to something being 'like a drop in the ocean' or vanishing instantly without satisfying the need.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone adds to another person's existing pain or misery. Just as scratching a sore spot (caused by the heavy wooden yoke on an ox's neck) with a sharp knife would cause excruciating pain instead of relief, this phrase refers to actions that worsen an already difficult or hurtful situation.

This proverb is used to convey that people in society have diverse opinions and often engage in gossip or criticism, much like the incessant cawing of crows. It suggests that one should not take public criticism too seriously because it is the nature of the world to talk.

This expression is used to describe a person who is acting strangely, stubbornly, or behaving in an irrational and unpredictable manner. In traditional belief, 'Gaamu' refers to a malefic planetary influence or a spirit. It is commonly used to critique someone's sudden negative change in behavior or their persistent bad mood.

This expression emphasizes that a person's dignity, status, or 'glow' is intrinsically linked to their presence and self-reliance. It suggests that when one loses their own identity or support system, their overall value or reputation in the eyes of society decreases.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is determined to find fault or be aggressive regardless of the outcome or the effort put in. It is used to characterize people who are impossible to please or those who use any excuse—even contradictory ones—to harass or criticize others.

This expression is used to describe a person who is acting strangely, sitting silently/moodily, or behaving as if they are possessed or under a dark spell. It refers to the astrological or superstitious belief that a negative influence (Gamu/Graha) has affected someone's behavior.

This proverb is used to describe a place or a group that is a breeding ground for mischief-makers or wicked people. 'Palugakulu' refers to vile or wicked individuals, and the saying implies that a specific location (historically Parlapalli) is the source or the ultimate hub for such characters.