చోద్యాల సోమిదేవమ్మకు వాద్యార్ది మొగుడు

This proverb describes a situation where someone goes out to perform a simple, quick task but ends up staying away for a long time and getting involved in unnecessary or unintended complications. It is used to critique procrastination or when a small errand turns into a long-term distraction.

This expression is used to describe a person who is naturally lazy or prone to making excuses, who then finds a genuine or additional reason to avoid work altogether. It highlights a situation where an already difficult or unproductive behavior is exacerbated by a new circumstance.

This proverb mocks people who have naive or blind faith in superficial rituals or symbols to prevent bad things from happening. It describes a situation where someone believes that a simple religious gesture (like tying a 'madigudda' or ritual cloth) will magically stop a criminal, ignoring the practical reality that a thief does not care about such things. It is used to highlight foolishness or misplaced confidence in symbolic protection.

This proverb is used to mock someone who pretends to be an expert or highly knowledgeable but exposes their total ignorance the moment they speak. In the saying, the person claims to know the word 'Lavanam' (Salt) but immediately confuses it with a nonsensical word 'Dudarenam', proving they have no idea what they are talking about.

This expression is used to mock someone who is telling blatant lies or sharing absurd, impossible stories. It highlights the ridiculousness of a claim, as a vegetable cannot lay an egg.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely clever, cunning, or a 'know-it-all' who thinks they can outsmart anyone. It refers to a person who claims superiority over those who are already considered experts or authorities in a particular field, often used in a sarcastic tone to highlight someone's overconfidence or manipulative nature.

This proverb is used to convey that time and circumstances are the same for everyone. If a favorable event happens for one person, similar relief or results will eventually come to others in a similar situation. It suggests patience and the universal nature of fate or timing.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an already difficult or miserable circumstance is made worse by poor companionship or inadequate support. It signifies the misfortune of someone who, being in a vulnerable state, ends up with a partner or resource that is incompetent or useless.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already naturally lazy or reluctant to work finds a convenient excuse to avoid their responsibilities entirely. It highlights how an existing negative trait is worsened by external circumstances.

A double excuse. Applied to idle persons. Sick of the idles. A large sheep thinks its wool heavy. ఆ.

This proverb describes a situation where two people are perfectly matched in their eccentricities or flaws. 'Somidevamma' refers to a woman who is always curious or nosy about others' affairs, and 'Vadhyari' (teacher/pedant) refers to someone who loves to lecture or explain things unnecessarily. It is used to mock a pair that deserves each other because their habits complement one another's annoyances.