చెడదున్ని సెనగలు చల్లమన్నారు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to solve a problem by addressing the wrong area or using an irrelevant solution. It highlights a lack of common sense or focus, where efforts are wasted on something that doesn't need attention while ignoring the actual critical issue.

This expression is used to mock someone who makes excuses for their failures or mistakes. It highlights the difference between an accidental mishap (slipping) and a deliberate or avoidable action (moving/shifting), suggesting that while some mistakes are inevitable, one shouldn't intentionally fail or blame circumstances for their own lack of effort.

This proverb describes the concept of diminishing returns or over-indulgence. Even something as delicious as 'Garelu' (a savory snack) can become unpleasant or repulsive if consumed in excess. It is used to suggest that anything, no matter how good, loses its charm or becomes tiresome when overdone or repeated too often.

This proverb highlights the high value placed on 'Pappu' (dal/lentils) in Telugu culture. It suggests that a simple, nutritious, and satisfying meal is worth any amount of effort or travel. It is used to describe something so desirable or beneficial that the distance or struggle to obtain it becomes irrelevant.

This proverb is used to describe a person who, when asked for an honest or straightforward opinion, brings up irrelevant personal grievances or reacts with unexpected defensiveness/deflection. It highlights the tendency of some people to shift the topic to their own dissatisfaction instead of being objective.

This proverb highlights the cyclical nature of life and agriculture. In the month of Shravanam, there is joy and abundance (symbolized by chickpeas used in festive offerings), but in the following month of Bhadrapadam, people often face hardships due to heavy rains, illness, or depleting food stocks before the next harvest.

This proverb emphasizes the dignity and reliability of agriculture. It suggests that hard work in farming consistently provides a livelihood and never leads to a person's downfall. It is used to encourage people to trust in honest labor and the fertility of the land.

This expression is used when someone breaks bad or serious news in an overly casual, indirect, or inappropriately calm manner. It can also describe a situation where someone takes an unnecessarily long time to get to the point when conveying a disaster.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is a total lack of communication or understanding between two people. It refers to a conversation where one person's words are completely misinterpreted by another, often leading to an irrelevant or absurd response, similar to 'talking at cross-purposes'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where bad omens occur or when internal betrayal and cowardice lead to an inevitable downfall. Historically, in Telugu literature, the howling of jackals within a military camp was considered a sign of impending defeat or a curse on the leadership. It is used metaphorically when a group or organization is plagued by bad luck or internal sabotage.