అయ్యవారంతంత, అయ్యవారి పెండ్లాము ముంతంత.

This proverb describes a situation where a tool, rule, or action intended for protection or benefit ends up causing harm or trouble to the person who created or owns it. It is used when someone's own expertise or identity becomes the source of their downfall.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a total loss, or when something is completely hollow, empty, or useless despite appearances. It implies that everything has gone down the drain or that the entirety of a matter results in nothingness.

This is a humorous and rhythmic folk nursery rhyme or a playful 'sameta' used to mock situations that are absurdly small, fragile, or comical. It describes a tiny couple and a series of ridiculous events where the wife is so small she fits in a basket and gets stolen by a fox. It is often used to tease someone about their small stature or to describe a chaotic, nonsensical situation.

This expression is used when a well-intentioned task or project goes completely wrong due to incompetence or unexpected errors, resulting in something unintended and often ridiculous. It describes a situation where an attempt to create something noble or superior ends up as a mess.

This proverb describes a situation where one's well-intentioned efforts or ambitious plans go wrong, resulting in a ridiculous or unintended outcome. It is used when someone tries to improve something or create something great but ends up making it worse or spoiling it completely due to lack of skill or poor execution.

This expression is used to describe a person or a situation where everything is flawed or full of defects. It originated from a story where a poor teacher's horse had no redeeming qualities, and it is now applied to people who possess only negative characteristics or projects that are doomed due to multiple failures.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an assistant, a subordinate, or a spouse overshadows the main person in terms of presence, demands, or scale. It highlights a humorous or ironic disproportion between two closely related people or things.

This expression highlights that while sound (music/vibration) can be pleasant like a bell, engaging in unnecessary arguments or disputes only leads to problems and complications. It is used to advise people to avoid verbal conflicts and maintain peace.

This proverb describes a person who remains idle or neglected for a long time but chooses the most busy or inappropriate moment to show off or act. It is used to mock someone who exhibits excessive vanity or performs a task with exaggerated effort only when there is an audience or when it is inconvenient for others.

This expression is used to describe a place that is extremely cluttered, chaotic, or filled with many things in a disorganized manner. Historically, traditional teachers (Ayya-vaaru) lived in small houses where the central room served as a classroom, library, and storage, leading to a crowded environment.