దాణాకు నోరు తెరిచి, కళ్ళెమునకు నోరు మూసినట్లు.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is very eager and cooperative when there is a benefit or reward (like food) but becomes resistant or difficult when it is time to work or be disciplined (like putting on a horse's bridle). It highlights opportunistic or lazy behavior.

This proverb describes a person who is eager and greedy for small, immediate benefits (represented by a handful of boiled snacks/guggillu) but remains silent or fails to act when there is an opportunity for a much larger gain (represented by the entire harvest at the threshing floor/kallam). It is used to mock someone who lacks a sense of proportion or fails to recognize where the real profit lies.

This expression is used when a person of good character or noble nature is forced to endure insults, harsh words, or an unpleasant situation. It highlights the contrast between the person's inherent goodness and the bitterness they are currently experiencing.

This proverb is used to describe a person who uses a noble cause, a deity's name, or a reputable person's authority as a cover to speak rudely, lie, or serve their own selfish interests. It highlights the hypocrisy of appearing religious or virtuous while having a foul or dishonest way of speaking.

This expression is used to describe a person who seems decent or tolerable as long as they stay quiet, but as soon as they start speaking, they reveal their unpleasant nature, lack of sense, or rude behavior. It emphasizes that for some people, silence is their only redeeming quality.

This proverb describes a situation where a person in charge of distributing resources or food manages to take a portion for themselves first, or benefits the most from the distribution process. It is often used to refer to minor perks or 'leakages' that occur when someone handles wealth or goods.

This expression describes someone who is very eager and cooperative when there is a benefit (like being fed) but becomes uncooperative or stubborn when there is work to be done or discipline to be maintained (like being bridled). It is used to mock people who are opportunistic and shirk responsibilities.

This expression suggests that a person's intelligence and character remain hidden as long as they stay silent, but as soon as they speak, others can judge their worth, wisdom, or foolishness. It is used to advise caution in speech or to explain how a person's true nature is revealed through their words.

This proverb highlights ingrained habits or natural tendencies that are difficult to change. It implies that a person prone to verbal abuse will continue to shout, a glutton will always look for food, and a wanderer will never stay in one place. It is used to describe people who are slaves to their repetitive behaviors or restless nature.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or a person that is completely useless or ineffective regardless of the circumstances. It implies that certain actions or changes make no practical difference to the final outcome because the underlying capability is missing.