దొంగకు తలుపు తీసి దొరను లేపేవాడు

This refers to some criminal who cannot even complain. If a person is doing something criminal, he cannot complain against a natural problem/discomfort he has to face. The moral is that it is better not to commit blunders one may find it difficult to get out of them.

This proverb means that a person's behavior and thinking are dictated by their character and inherent nature. A person with bad intentions will always act according to their devious nature, while a person of noble character will act with dignity and honor, regardless of the situation.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to describe the unavoidable physical transformations and loss of bodily control that come with extreme old age. 'Ganga' refers to the watering of eyes or nose, 'Songa' to drooling, and 'Panga' to the inability to walk straight (bowed legs). It is used to philosophize about the reality that no matter how great one is, the indignities of aging spare no one.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is in a position of loss or risk, and they should be content with whatever they can recover or save. It also implies that for a person with bad intentions, even a small gain is a victory. It is often used to suggest that one should settle for whatever is available rather than risking everything for more.

This expression is used to describe how constant practice and perseverance lead to mastery in any field. It is similar to the English proverb 'Practice makes perfect.'

This expression is used to describe how people with similar bad habits, questionable characters, or dishonest intentions tend to support and protect each other. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'Birds of a feather flock together' or 'Honor among thieves', often used in a negative context to highlight collusion between wrongdoers.

This proverb highlights exceptions where things that are usually seen as impure or weak are considered acceptable. 1. The River Ganga remains pure regardless of what flows into it. 2. A child's drool (songa) is never seen as disgusting by parents. 3. Bending (ongu) or bowing before elders or for work is not a sign of inferiority, but a sign of respect or necessity.

This expression is used to describe a person who plays both sides or colludes in a crime. It refers to someone who assists a criminal (thief) in their act while simultaneously acting as a false witness to the authority (lord) to cover up the crime or mislead the investigation.

This proverb states that a person's character and actions are determined by their innate nature or social standing. It is used to explain that individuals will consistently act according to their established traits or upbringing, whether those are dishonest or noble.

Just as a field cleared of weeds looks beautiful and healthy to a farmer, any task or project that has been refined and cleared of unnecessary elements becomes a delight to behold. It is used to emphasize that hard work in removing obstacles or imperfections leads to a beautiful and rewarding result.