ఎదగొడ్డుకు బెదురుండదు

This proverb suggests that just as one cannot expect milk from a barren cow, one should not expect good deeds or virtuous behavior from wicked or mean-minded people. It is used to describe how certain people's inherent nature prevents them from being helpful or kind.

This proverb describes a situation where the penalty or maintenance cost of an item exceeds the value of the item itself. It is used when someone spends more money or effort to fix or protect something than what that thing is actually worth.

A fanam = 80 cash. Expense disproportionate to the value of an article.

This expression is used to describe a person who talks excessively or makes a lot of noise but accomplishes very little. It implies that those who boast or shout the loudest are often the least productive, similar to the English proverb 'Barking dogs seldom bite'.

This proverb describes a situation where an uncontrollable or stubborn person meets an insurmountable obstacle or a matching force that stops them in their tracks. Just as a cow that habitually kicks is restrained by a heavy stone mortar placed behind it, this expression is used when a troublemaker finally faces a consequence or a person they cannot bully or bypass.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Empty vessels make the most noise.' It is used to describe people who lack substance, talent, or knowledge but boast excessively or talk loudly to gain attention.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is unworthy, dishonest, or troublesome is given undue respect, honor, or protection. It highlights the irony and wastefulness of glorifying someone who does not deserve it.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so driven by an intense desire, obsession, or impulse that they become completely reckless and lose their sense of fear or social shame. It suggests that when someone is overwhelmed by a specific urge, they disregard consequences and surroundings.

This expression is used to describe opportunistic behavior. It suggests that just as scavengers linger near the dying or wounded, people with bad intentions or selfish motives will always hover around a person in trouble or a situation they can exploit for their own gain.

This proverb is used to describe a person or a situation that is so accustomed to noise, chaos, or threats that they are no longer intimidated by them. Just as a busy market like Buguduru is full of life and noise, it wouldn't be frightened by a simple scare tactic or a ghost. It implies that experienced people cannot be easily shaken by hollow threats.

This proverb describes a situation where one person is mourning a great loss while another person is only interested in how they can selfishly profit from that tragedy. It highlights the contrast between genuine grief and cold-hearted opportunism.

It is an ill wind that blows nobody good.