చౌటి నేలవల్ల జలమెల్ల చెడిపోయె

This expression is used to describe a person who speaks only in clichés, proverbs, or repetitive advice without offering any practical or direct solutions. It is often used to mock someone who tries to sound wise but lacks substance.

This refers to one already spoilt spoiling all the others around. Generally, when one is in bad shape – especially, morally – one would spread one’s vice to others also. Such people should be avoided by all means.

This proverb suggests that when a person loses everything or fails in their hometown, they head to a big city (historically Chennai/Madras for Telugus) to start over or find new opportunities. It is used to describe a situation where someone seeks a fresh start in a distant place after a setback.

This expression describes a situation where a person loses their original possessions or status while unsuccessfully trying to gain something more. It is used to caution against excessive greed or poor decision-making that results in a total loss of both the old and the new.

This expression refers to a situation where someone overthinks or over-investigates a simple matter to such an extent that they lose their sanity or common sense. It is used when excessive scrutiny or unnecessary searching leads to confusion and eventual failure instead of a solution.

This expression describes someone who is extremely shy, hesitant, or feeling guilty. It refers to the physical habit of dragging or twisting one's toes on the ground when they are too embarrassed to speak or face someone directly.

This proverb describes how certain conditions lead to a gradual decline in quality or health. It suggests that a house becomes unmanageable and deteriorated when it is too cramped or poorly planned (irakatam), and similarly, a person's physical health is ruined by chronic aches or rheumatic pains (vayuvu noppulu). It is used to highlight how structural or internal flaws can lead to total ruin.

This proverb highlights the consequences of speaking without thinking or having a 'loose tongue'. It is used to describe a situation where a person brings trouble or ruin upon themselves because of their own indiscreet, boastful, or offensive speech, rather than being harmed by external enemies.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's own impulsive, rude, or thoughtless speech leads to their downfall or causes them trouble. It emphasizes that one's words can be their own worst enemy.

This is a common colloquial term used primarily in the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh/Telangana. It refers to a noisy disturbance, a fight, or a nuisance. It is used in contexts like 'Don't make a scene' (Lolli cheyyaku) or 'What is this trouble?' (Emi lolli idi?).