దగ్గరికి పిలిచి దాసరీ నీ కన్ను లొట్ట అన్నట్టు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone narrowly escapes a major disaster or death, but still suffers a significant loss or minor injury in the process. It is similar to the English phrase 'a narrow escape' or 'escaping by the skin of one's teeth' with a focus on the collateral damage sustained.

This expression highlights the fickle nature of human relationships and social status, suggesting that people are often drawn to others only for their money or power. Once the wealth is gone, the respect and relationships often disappear as well.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone asks for help from a person who is in the same or worse situation than themselves. It highlights the irony of seeking resources or support from those who possess nothing.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is invited or welcomed under the guise of hospitality or friendship, only to be insulted, criticized, or humiliated once they arrive. It highlights the rudeness of offending a guest after specifically seeking their company.

This proverb describes a situation where someone goes out of their way to call or approach another person, not to help or offer something positive, but merely to point out a flaw or insult them. It is used to describe mean-spirited behavior or unsolicited criticism delivered under the guise of personal attention.

This expression emphasizes that social standing (lineage) and personal character are the primary criteria for trust and alliance in society. It is used to suggest that certain fundamental qualities are essential for someone to be considered worthy of respect or a significant responsibility like marriage.

This expression is used to describe a person who makes a huge fuss or show over a very small, cheap, or insignificant act of charity or hospitality. It satirizes those who pretend to host a grand banquet when they are actually serving something basic and low-cost.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone has suffered a loss or been exploited, and no matter how much you try to reach out or rectify it, the damage is irreversible. It is often applied to someone who has gone missing or something that has been stolen/consumed, implying it is futile to expect a response or return.

This expression is used to describe partiality or double standards shown by a person. It refers to a situation where someone treats one person or side with kindness and favor (the soft flower) while treating another with harshness or severity (the hard unripe fruit).

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone narrowly escapes a major disaster but still suffers a significant, though less fatal, loss or injury. It is similar to the English expression 'to have a narrow escape' or 'out of the frying pan into the fire', but specifically emphasizes surviving a catastrophe with some remaining damage.