చేతులు కాలినాక ఆకులు పట్టుకున్నట్లు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone takes precautions or looks for a solution after the damage is already done. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted' or 'crying over spilled milk.' It emphasizes that actions taken too late are futile.

This proverb describes someone who acts counterproductively or does things at the wrong time. Since cotton gets ruined in the rain and thread is best handled in stable conditions, it mocks poor planning and the lack of common sense in choosing the right time for a task.

This expression is used to describe something happening in massive quantities or very rapidly. Just as trees shed their leaves heavily during the windy Ashadha month, this phrase illustrates a situation where people are losing jobs, dying in large numbers during a disaster, or falling down in quick succession.

This proverb is used to criticize people who misuse their power, influence, or status to harass or insult others. It implies that having the capability or strength to do something does not give one the right to act unfairly or cross boundaries.

This expression describes a situation where someone abandons a task or withdraws support at a critical stage after taking a significant risk or putting in initial effort. It refers to someone who leaves others in a vulnerable or dangerous position without warning, or sabotages their own success at the final moment.

This proverb is equivalent to the English expression 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted' or 'crying over spilled milk.' It describes a situation where someone tries to take precautions or find a solution only after the damage has already been done. It is used to emphasize that foresight is better than hindsight.

This proverb is used to convey that people in society have diverse opinions and often engage in gossip or criticism, much like the incessant cawing of crows. It suggests that one should not take public criticism too seriously because it is the nature of the world to talk.

This expression is used to convey that people will always find something to gossip about or criticize, regardless of what one does. Just as crows caw incessantly, society often engages in relentless talk or judgment. It is used to advise someone to ignore public opinion or gossip.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone, in an attempt to escape one problem or danger, seeks help from an even worse or more unreliable source. It highlights the foolishness of choosing a remedy that is as bad as or worse than the original trouble.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone encourages or forces another person to take on a difficult or risky task and then abandons them without any support when they need it most. It signifies betrayal or leaving someone in the lurch after getting them involved.