ఎన్నడూ ఎరుగనివాణ్ణి ఎద్దుల బేరానికి పంపితే, ఎర్రెద్దుకు ఎనభై, నల్లెద్దుకు నలభై అన్నాడట

This proverb is used to describe situations where one shouldn't have to pay or seek permission for using their own resources, or when someone expects payment for helping their own family or close ones. It emphasizes that it is unnecessary or absurd to charge for services within a household or for things one already owns.

This proverb is used to describe a mismatch or an incompatible pairing. Just as an ox and a buffalo have different temperaments, strengths, and speeds, making it impossible for them to plow a field effectively together, it refers to situations where two very different people or things are forced to work together, leading to chaos or inefficiency.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is pretending to be sad or upset for a noble reason, while their true motive is hidden or entirely different. It highlights hypocrisy or deceptive behavior.

This proverb warns against judging things or people based solely on their outward appearance. It suggests that first impressions or surface-level characteristics can be deceptive; just because something looks like milk doesn't mean it is pure, and just because something looks like murky water doesn't mean it is useless.

This proverb is used to highlight irony or the unpredictability of fate. In Hindu tradition, dying on Ekadashi is considered auspicious, while Amavasya is often viewed as inauspicious. It mocks situations where someone perceived as simple or foolish achieves a better result or status by chance than someone who is highly knowledgeable but remains unlucky.

This expression is used to describe someone who is being impatient or expecting results prematurely. It highlights the absurdity of expecting an outcome before the natural or required amount of time has passed, just as it is unrealistic to expect a seven-month-old infant to walk.

This proverb is used to mock someone who pretends to be a great expert or professional in a simple task but asks the most basic, common-sense questions. It highlights the irony of giving too much importance to someone for a trivial skill, only for them to display incompetence or a lack of basic knowledge.

This proverb emphasizes absolute truth and intimacy. Just as a person internally knows when they are lying regardless of what they tell the world, a mother knows the true origin and character of her children better than anyone else. It is used to suggest that some facts are impossible to hide from those at the source.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a bargain or deal is so poor or delayed that it ends up benefiting the subject rather than the parties involved. In the context of a cobbler (godari) bargaining for a dying animal, if the negotiation takes too long, the animal might die naturally or be spared, resulting in no deal. It refers to unproductive negotiations or stingy behavior that results in a loss of opportunity.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the secondary or unimportant part of something is prioritized over the primary or essential part. It highlights poor resource allocation, misplaced priorities, or a ridiculous imbalance where the accessory gets more attention or value than the main entity.