ఎద్దులెప్పటివేగాని గోనెలు మాత్రం కొత్తవి.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a system or organization undergoes superficial changes (like a rebranding or new name) but the underlying people or fundamental problems remain exactly the same. It is similar to the English expression 'Old wine in a new bottle.'

This expression is used to suggest that help or advantages received in the past do not guarantee future benefits. It emphasizes that every situation is unique and needs to be handled individually, often used when someone expects past favors to repeat themselves indefinitely.

Eaten bread is soon forgotten.

This expression is used to describe someone who appears strong, tough, or influential on the outside, but lacks substance, resources, or internal strength. It is often used to refer to people who maintain a grand facade while being financially or intellectually empty.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the resources or solutions available are far fewer than the problems or needs that exist. It is often applied to financial situations where one's debts or holes (gothulu) are much larger than their savings or bags of wealth (gonelu).

This proverb is used to say that a person's inherent nature or capabilities do not change just because they gain wealth, power, or physical size. Just as a dog, no matter how strong or well-fed, cannot perform the labor of a donkey or an ox, some people are simply not suited for certain responsibilities regardless of their outward growth.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is acting as if they are experiencing something for the first time, despite it being a common or recurring task. It points out that even if the tools or environment change, the work remains the same, or that a person is pretending to be naive about something they should already know.

This expression is used to describe someone who constantly complains about their health, problems, or poverty (the 'groans') while continuing to enjoy their comforts or luxuries (the 'meals') without any real change. It highlights hypocrisy or exaggeration in one's suffering.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something might be closely related to you or under your control, but the resources or assets they possess belong to someone else. It highlights the distinction between personal relationships and ownership of property, or a situation where one's authority is limited despite a close connection.

This proverb is used to point out that while some circumstances or people in a situation might be new, the fundamental problems, habits, or nature of the task remain the same. It is often used when someone tries to act as if a situation is completely different just because of minor changes, reminding them that the core reality hasn't changed.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there are more advisors or supervisors than actual workers. It points out an imbalance where there is an abundance of secondary or unnecessary things compared to the primary essentials, similar to the English expression 'Too many chiefs and not enough Indians.'