బొటనవేలు సున్నమయితే బోర్ల పడతాడు.

This expression is used to describe an extremely stingy or miserly person. In olden days, slaked lime (sunnam) was used as a basic first-aid to stop bleeding from minor cuts. The saying implies the person is so greedy that they won't even provide a worthless bit of lime to help someone in pain.

A heartless man.

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 expression is used to describe an extremely stingy or miserly person who refuses to help others even in a dire emergency or for a very small cost. In olden days, lime paste was used as a quick first aid for small cuts; the phrase suggests the person is so greedy they wouldn't even spare a tiny bit of lime to stop someone's bleeding.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one misfortune is followed by a much larger catastrophe, or when a small loss leads to a total loss. It signifies a double whammy or a complete stroke of bad luck where not only is the immediate portion ruined, but the entire source or backup is also destroyed.

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks the necessary skills or knowledge to do a task correctly, but instead of admitting it, they end up ruining the opportunity or causing a mess. It highlights how incompetence can lead to wastefulness or destruction.

This expression is used to describe people who have a temporary or fleeting connection to a place, project, or situation. It implies that transient visitors or those without a permanent stake will not invest effort, time, or resources into improving or maintaining something they do not own or intend to stay with for long.

This proverb is used to describe someone who tries to cover up a small, embarrassing mistake or a specific failure with a much larger, dramatic excuse. It mocks people who lack the honesty to admit a simple fault and instead create elaborate stories to save face, even when the excuse makes no logical sense.

This proverb describes a fickle mindset where a person's perception of someone or something changes based on their current mood or interest. When they like a person, everything about them seems wonderful and soft like flowers (eeparalu), but once the interest fades or a conflict arises, the same person or thing seems irritating and painful like thorns (kamparalu). It is used to mock hypocritical or inconsistent behavior in relationships.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone relies completely on an unreliable source or person for safety or success, only to find themselves vulnerable or disappointed. It signifies misplaced trust or foolish dependence.

This proverb describes a situation where an attempt to perform a very fine or meticulous task backfires, resulting in total destruction or waste of resources. It is used when someone's over-ambition or lack of skill in handling delicate matters leads to a complete mess instead of the intended perfection.