ఎంత పొద్దుండగా లేచినా తుమ్మగుంట వద్దనే తెల్లారుతుంది

This expression is used to describe a situation where despite one's best efforts or an early start, progress is hindered and one ends up stuck at the very beginning or a nearby obstacle. It signifies that some tasks take longer than expected regardless of preparation, or that bad luck can stall progress.

This proverb highlights two situations that are known to persist for a long duration. Morning rain often indicates a rainy day ahead, and a relative arriving in the evening is likely to stay overnight. It is used to describe situations or guests that are expected to linger for quite some time.

This is a traditional saying used to indicate that certain natural bodily reactions, which might normally be seen as bad omens or signs of illness, are actually signs of health and recovery in specific cases. It suggests that when a child or a woman who has recently given birth sneezes, it is a positive sign that their respiratory system and body are functioning well and clearing out.

This expression is used when the extra effort or advantage gained at the start of a task is completely negated by a subsequent mistake or misfortune. It implies that despite a good start, one is back to square one due to poor execution or bad luck.

This proverb describes a situation where despite early preparation or hard work, certain systemic obstacles or unavoidable delays lead to the same result. It is used to express frustration when efforts to get ahead are neutralized by circumstances beyond one's control.

This expression is used to describe someone who reacts with sudden, intense, and fierce anger. Just as a snake strikes back instantly and aggressively when its tail is stepped on, this phrase characterizes a person who becomes extremely provoked or defensive due to an insult or an injury.

This expression is used to remind someone that big achievements or goals cannot be reached overnight with just one thought or effort. It emphasizes that success requires consistent hard work and persistence over time, rather than expecting immediate results from a single attempt or vision.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where, despite one's best efforts or an early start, progress is hindered by repetitive obstacles or lack of real advancement. It refers to someone who starts a task early but wastes time or gets stuck at the very first stage, resulting in no significant outcome by the time they expected to be finished.

Tumma is the Acacia Arabica. Tanks are often named from the trees planted around them. The earlier the man got up the more he dilly-dallied on the strength of it, so the sun always found him at the tank, in the way to his work. Early up, and never the nearer.

In Telugu culture, it is traditionally believed that children and postpartum mothers are highly sensitive to their environment; if they sneeze, it is seen as a positive sign of their body reacting naturally or a sign of vitality rather than a bad omen or serious illness. This proverb is used to reassure parents or family members not to worry about minor sneezes in such cases.

This expression refers to a situation where two parties exchange places or switch roles, often resulting in both being out of their natural or comfortable element. It describes an unnecessary or mismatched swap where the change doesn't benefit either side, similar to 'the grass is always greener' mentality leading to poor decisions.