దుడ్డు దుగ్గాని లేని నా బట్ట, దువ్వింది దువ్విందే.

This expression describes a situation where there is a great deal of external show, pomp, or noise, but in reality, there is complete lack of substance or resources. It is used to mock someone who pretends to be wealthy or influential while living in extreme poverty or lacking basic necessities.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the cost of maintaining or fixing something exceeds its actual value. It is similar to the English expression 'the remedy is worse than the disease' or 'throwing good money after bad', specifically focusing on disproportionate expenses incurred on an inexpensive object.

This expression describes a situation where someone incurs a permanent or significant loss for a very small, trivial, or temporary gain. It highlights foolishness or lack of foresight where the cost of an action far outweighs the meager benefit received.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gives an arrogant, rude, or rhyming but nonsensical answer to a polite and simple question. It highlights the lack of basic manners or the tendency of some people to respond aggressively for no reason.

This proverb describes a situation where an unskilled or incompetent person attempts a difficult task or a questionable profession and fails miserably. It implies that if someone lacks the inherent talent or 'spark' for a particular endeavor, their efforts will yield negligible results or very poor returns.

This proverb highlights that internal conflicts or lack of unity among relatives/allies make one vulnerable to outsiders. When your own people turn against you or disrespect you, it gives strangers the courage and opportunity to cause you harm.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stingy or miserly. It suggests that if someone lacks the basic empathy or generosity to perform a small, simple act of kindness (like giving food to a cat), they are certainly not going to do anything significant or charitable for society at large.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is hurt or humiliated by a superior or an uncontrollable force vents their frustration and displays false bravado toward someone weaker than them. It highlights the tendency to deflect anger onto subordinates instead of addressing the actual source of the problem.

This proverb is used to convey that one's actions will be met with similar reactions. If you treat others with malice or cruelty (thorns), you cannot expect them to respond with kindness or rewards (flowers). It is a Telugu equivalent of 'As you sow, so shall you reap' or 'Action and reaction are equal and opposite.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone achieves success purely by chance or luck, rather than through skill or intention. It is often used sarcastically when an incompetent person happens to get something right once, implying that their success cannot be repeated reliably.