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This expression is used to highlight the irony of scarcity in places of abundance or to describe situations where basic needs or expected luxuries are surprisingly unavailable. It often points to poor distribution or specific hardships despite a generally good reputation.

This expression emphasizes that life itself is the greatest wealth one can possess. It is used to provide perspective during financial loss or hardship, suggesting that as long as one is alive and healthy, they have the opportunity to rebuild and succeed.

This expression suggests that the period of anticipation, emotional discovery, and platonic connection before physical intimacy is the most romantic or 'ideal' phase of a relationship. It is often used to highlight the beauty of the courtship period.

This proverb highlights the importance of agriculture and hard work. It suggests that prosperity and wealth are not gained through luck alone, but are rooted in the soil and earned through the labor of farming. It is used to emphasize that the primary source of a nation's or an individual's riches is physical labor and agricultural productivity.

This expression refers to a situation where an unexpected obstacle or ill omen occurs right at the start of an important task. In Telugu culture, sneezing is often considered a bad omen if it happens when someone is about to begin something significant. It is used to describe poorly timed interruptions that dampen the mood or spoil the success of an event.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task or offers something in a clumsy, improper, or unorganized manner due to a lack of preparation or transparency. It implies doing something secretly or without proper visibility, often leading to mistakes or poor quality.

This expression describes someone who is extremely restless, impatient, or hyperactive. Just as grains pop and jump around uncontrollably when heated in a pan, it refers to a person who cannot sit still or is reacting excessively to a situation.

This expression highlights that while money (arthabalam) is powerful, having physical strength, health, or a supportive group of people (angabalam) is often more valuable and effective in achieving goals or overcoming challenges. It is used to emphasize human resources over material wealth.

This expression is used to describe a story, explanation, or document that is unnecessarily long, tedious, or excessively detailed. It compares a small or simple matter to the epic Mahabharata, implying that someone is stretching a simple point into a never-ending saga.

This proverb is used to describe situations where a person's power, influence, or success is derived entirely from their current position, office, or environment rather than their innate abilities. It highlights that once removed from that specific context or role, the individual might be powerless.