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This proverb is used to describe a person who ignores the primary purpose of a visit or a task and focuses on something irrelevant or inappropriate. It highlights ulterior motives or being distracted by side attractions instead of the main objective.

This expression refers to a conflict, fight, or struggle that happens secretly or behind the scenes, away from public view. It is used when two parties are working against each other while maintaining an outward appearance of normalcy, or when internal politics are occurring within a group that others cannot clearly see.

This proverb is used to describe a person who shows off or acts excessively energetic only when they have an audience to impress, especially towards people they want to influence or show their importance to, while lacking substance in their actual work.

This expression refers to activities done in secrecy or efforts that go unrecognized and wasted because they are performed where no one can see. It is used to describe futile actions or deceptive behavior carried out away from public scrutiny.

This is a popular saying in Telugu culture that highlights the ultimate culinary delights and comfort foods of rural life. It suggests that the best food combinations one can enjoy are fine-grained rice paired with small fish fry/curry, or freshly harvested rice served with a rich chicken gravy. It is often used to describe a satisfying, hearty, and traditional meal.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where people are engaged in tedious, endless, and noisy disputes or trivial struggles that lead to no productive outcome. It refers to the characteristic repetitive sounds and actions of traditional cotton carding (Pinjari) and sheep herding/weaving (Kuruva), signifying a chaotic or noisy commotion over petty matters.

This expression is used to advise against physical brawls or intense conflicts. It is often said to settle disputes amicably or to tell people to stop fighting and maintain peace. It emphasizes avoiding violence and unnecessary confrontation.

This expression refers to a state of endless, petty confusion or a situation where things are unnecessarily complicated and dragging on without a clear resolution. It is often used to describe disorganized chaos or a messy squabble where no one is sure of what is happening.

This proverb describes the irony of human relationships. When a person is alone, they feel lonely and search for company (devulata), but when they are with someone else, they often end up arguing or fighting (tannulata). It is used to highlight that humans are rarely satisfied with their current state of solitude or social interaction.

This proverb describes creating a major fuss over something trivial or nonexistent, often leading to a public spectacle or formal dispute. It is used when people escalate a minor issue into a large-scale conflict that involves others or requires mediation.