చాలకపోతే బలాదూరు అన్నట్లు

This proverb describes a person who boasts or maintains high appearances (symbolized by the slightly more 'sophisticated' Malabar spinach) despite their actual circumstances being humble or common (represented by the everyday Amaranth). It is used to mock people who act superior but live ordinary lives, or those who pretend to be picky about things they cannot afford.

This proverb describes an absurd or foolish solution where someone tries to change the core requirement or destroy the resource instead of making a small adjustment. It is used when someone suggests an impractical, destructive, or extreme 'fix' for a minor problem, rather than finding the right tool or putting in the necessary effort.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe someone who, when they lack basic necessities, demands or expects high-end luxuries instead of seeking practical alternatives. It highlights the irony of having extravagant tastes or unrealistic expectations while being in a state of poverty or deprivation.

Said by an impertinent beggar when refused assistance by a stingy person.

This expression highlights the social reality that a person's influence, status, and perceived power are often directly tied to their financial standing. It is used to describe how people respect and follow someone when they are rich, but abandon or overlook them once they lose their fortune.

This is a humorous and satirical proverb used to describe a person who is extremely stubborn, idle, or difficult to manage. Historically, Bapatla was known for its heat or specific conditions that were jokingly suggested as a 'final cure' for someone who refused to change or 'expire' their bad habits elsewhere. In modern usage, it refers to trying a final, extreme measure to get rid of a nuisance or to deal with someone who is persistent in their ways.

* A chacun son fardeau pèse.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task or a favor for someone else that is completely unnecessary, irrelevant, or disproportionate to their needs. It highlights an act of misplaced effort or a 'remedy' that doesn't fit the recipient.

This proverb describes a state of extreme uncertainty or a 'make or break' situation. It refers to a person who is currently in a precarious position where they will either achieve a respectable, stable status (represented by the Balija community) or fall into a lifestyle of wandering and performance (represented by the Bhogam community) depending on the outcome of their current struggle.

This proverb describes a foolish or lazy approach to solving a problem where, instead of addressing the actual deficiency (the short rope), someone suggests a drastic, destructive, or irrational 'solution' (filling the well) that defeats the original purpose. It is used to mock people who propose absurd workarounds to simple problems.

This expression is used to describe a person who is habitually malicious or someone whose primary intent is to create rifts and chaos in others' stable lives. It highlights a character that takes pride in being a home-wrecker or a source of trouble for happy families.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or a machine that is unreliable or inconsistent. It refers to something that works perfectly when it wants to but becomes completely uncooperative or stationary when it faces a hurdle. It is often applied to old vehicles, unpredictable people, or projects that lack a steady momentum.