చెరువు మీద అలిగి కాళ్లు కడుక్కోక పోయినట్టు

This expression is used to describe someone who eats excessively or has an insatiable appetite. It compares the capacity of their stomach to that of a lake, implying it is unusually large or bottomless.

This proverb describes a situation where someone's anger or boycott only harms themselves and doesn't affect the target at all. Just as a crane losing its temper and leaving a pond doesn't affect the pond (but the crane loses its food source), this expression is used when a person's protest is futile and self-defeating.

This expression describes a situation where someone is overly anxious or desperate to please a person who is intentionally being difficult or moody. It refers to a traditional setting where a son-in-law might act offended to get attention, causing unnecessary panic for the mother-in-law who tries too hard to appease him.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's anger or protest only harms themselves rather than the person or thing they are angry with. It is similar to the English expression 'cutting off your nose to spite your face.' It highlights the futility of boycotting something that you personally depend on for survival or benefit.

This expression refers to a situation where a minor nuisance or problem was dealt with, but the underlying relationship or the main issue remains intact. It is often used to describe how a small incident should not destroy a larger, significant bond or to show that a superficial change hasn't altered the fundamental situation.

This expression is used to describe a process that is extremely smooth, easy, and without any obstacles. Just as a cart glides effortlessly over the soft, succulent Nalleru plant, it signifies that a task is being completed very easily.

This proverb describes a situation where someone's foolish or impulsive reaction to a problem ends up causing more harm to themselves than to the object of their anger. It highlights self-destructive behavior driven by spite or petty frustration.

This expression is used to describe a person who has high desires or grand ambitions but lacks the basic resources or means to fulfill them. It highlights the gap between one's wants and their actual capabilities or reality.

This expression is used to describe a process that is extremely smooth, effortless, and free of any obstacles. Since the Nalleru plant is succulent and slippery, a cart's wheels glide over it very easily.

This expression is used to describe a person who appears very calm, innocent, or silent on the surface but possesses great depth, hidden strength, or potential danger. Just as a river looks still while having a powerful current underneath, it refers to someone whose true intentions or capabilities are not immediately visible.