దొంతుల కోపానికి గుదియలుండునా?

This proverb describes the irony of human nature where, instead of detaching from worldly pleasures and material possessions with old age, one's cravings and attachments often become more intense. It is used to comment on someone who becomes increasingly greedy or obsessed with worldly affairs in their later years.

This proverb describes a social dynamic where aggressive or loud people dominate public spaces, while dignified or well-behaved individuals tend to withdraw or hide to avoid conflict or shame. It is used to explain why decent people often stay quiet when faced with rowdy or confrontational individuals.

This proverb is used to mock people who take things too literally or misunderstand context by focusing only on the phonetics of a word. 'Kadiyala' is a common Telugu surname, but the listener confuses it with the jewelry 'Kadiyalu' (bracelets), showing a lack of common sense or social awareness.

This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to save money by choosing a cheap or inferior option, only to suffer much greater losses due to the hidden costs or incompetence of that choice. It is equivalent to the English concept of being 'penny wise and pound foolish.'

This proverb is used to point out a lack of basic resources or means. It implies that if the speaker had even a small amount of what is being discussed, they would have managed to live a much better or settled life. It is often used as a sarcastic retort when someone suggests a solution that requires resources the person simply does not possess.

This proverb is used to illustrate that no one puts in extra effort or resources when the outcome doesn't require it or when the target is unworthy. It is used in contexts where someone is over-preparing for a simple task or when a person is showing unnecessary aggression/effort toward something that will eventually destroy the tool itself without any gain.

This proverb is used to describe fair-weather friends or opportunistic people. Just as cranes leave a pond the moment the water vanishes, certain people will only stay with you as long as you have wealth, power, or resources. They will abandon you as soon as your 'pond' (prosperity) dries up.

This expression is used to highlight a lack of basic resources. It implies that if a person had even a small amount of wealth or the necessary means, they would have lived much better or managed things more efficiently. It is often a sarcastic or defensive reply when someone asks why a person isn't doing more with their life or home.

This expression is used to describe how people who are suffering or in a weak state tend to be irritable, impatient, or easily annoyed. It serves as a reminder to be patient and empathetic with those who are unwell, as their physical discomfort often manifests as bad temper.

This expression is used to describe a situation where things are unstable or temporary. Just as a large stack of round pots is prone to falling and rolling at the slightest disturbance, certain plans, relationships, or positions are inherently precarious and unlikely to remain steady for long.