అయినా కాకున్నా హైదరాబాదే గతి

This expression is used to describe a situation that results in a total loss or a state of being back at square one with nothing to show for one's efforts. It signifies a complete wash-out or a scenario where two opposing forces cancel each other out, leaving behind a void or no net gain.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has experienced better opportunities, luxuries, or freedom elsewhere and is no longer willing to return to their previous, restricted, or mundane life. It highlights the difficulty of bringing someone back to a routine or humble state once they have tasted a superior or more enjoyable lifestyle.

This expression is used to describe a situation where, despite expectations of change or improvement, someone remains in the same poor or stagnant condition. It signifies that some people's fate or routine never changes regardless of the circumstances.

Nippati is a kind of damper.

This expression describes a situation where despite immense hard work and physical labor, one's rewards or results remain meager and insufficient for a decent living. It is used to highlight poverty, lack of growth, or exploitation in a workplace.

This expression is used to describe a loud, chaotic, and senseless noise or a situation of utter confusion. It is often used to dismiss someone's shouting or an unorganized gathering as annoying and meaningless, much like the braying of a donkey.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people who are equally poor or incompetent end up together. It implies that a person in a miserable condition can only find support or a companion who is in a similarly destitute or struggling state. It is often used to remark on the pairing of two unsuitable or resource-poor entities.

This expression is used to describe a complicated, bothersome, or disorganized situation that involves many unwanted responsibilities or attachments. It often refers to a person being entangled in a series of tedious tasks or having to manage a large, unorganized group of people or things.

This proverb emphasizes that regardless of how much wealth one accumulates, a human's basic physical needs remain simple and limited. It is used to teach humility and to point out that one cannot eat money; wealth is only a means to satisfy basic survival needs like food.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stubborn, independent to a fault, or someone who refuses to listen to others' advice, acting as if they are their own only authority. It can also describe someone who has no one else to rely on but themselves.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is left with no choice but to retreat or flee quickly. It is often used to mock someone who ran away in fear or abandoned a task out of cowardice, suggesting their own feet (running away) were their only savior.