బొండు మల్లెలు బోడిముండకెందుకు?

This expression is used to describe an attempt to decorate or improve something that lacks the necessary foundation or suitability. It refers to something that is out of place, mismatched, or a waste of effort because the underlying situation doesn't support the addition.

This proverb warns about the potential trouble one might face in specific situations. Standing before an old creditor (to whom you owe money) will lead to awkward demands for repayment and harassment. Similarly, standing in front of a buffalo calf is dangerous as it might impulsively charge or butt you. It is used as a piece of advice to avoid unnecessary confrontations or risky positions.

This proverb is used to emphasize that one's inherent nature or upbringing cannot be changed. It suggests that good qualities or noble results cannot be expected from something that is fundamentally bad or inferior, just as a fragrant jasmine cannot grow on a bitter Calotropis (Jilledu) shrub.

This proverb is used to explain that whether a task or business succeeds or fails, the expenses incurred and the effort put into it must still be accounted for. In a literal sense, even if a farmer's crop is ruined, he still has to pay the laborers who worked on it. It highlights that costs and responsibilities remain constant regardless of the final outcome.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where, although a primary problem or conflict has been resolved, the emotional damage, psychological impact, or physical trace of that event persists. It highlights that certain experiences leave lasting marks that do not disappear even after the initial 'pain' is gone.

This proverb is used to describe a futile, meaningless, or impossible task. It refers to wasting time and effort looking for something that clearly does not exist or searching for faults where there are none.

This expression is used to describe something that is completely out of place, mismatched, or useless. Just as flowers cannot be pinned or tied to a head without hair, it refers to situations where an ornament, a gift, or an effort is wasted because the recipient or the context is unsuitable.

This expression is used to signify that good results or noble qualities cannot be expected from someone who is inherently bad or from a source that is inferior. It is similar to the English proverb 'You cannot gather grapes from thorns'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where excessive decoration or unnecessary additions are made to something that is already complete or simple, often leading to a lack of harmony or practical use. It highlights that adding more doesn't always mean improving quality.

Said of an ugly and bad dancer.

This proverb is used to say that certain luxuries or items are only useful to those who have the means or the situation to use them. It highlights the irrelevance of providing something to someone who cannot benefit from it due to their circumstances, often used in a sarcastic or blunt manner to describe misplaced efforts.