ఏటికాల్వజూడ ఎక్కితగ్గెడిరీతి.

This expression is used to describe something that is insignificant, useless, or of such low value that its location or presence makes no difference. It is often applied to people or objects that have no impact on a situation regardless of where they are placed.

This proverb is used to mock people who blindly imitate others who are far more capable or wealthy, without considering their own status or limitations. It highlights the absurdity of trying to match someone else's lifestyle or actions when one doesn't have the same means.

This is a traditional agricultural/seasonal observation. It suggests that when the Jamun fruit (Nerellu) thrives and the Bael fruit (Marellu) ripens or softens, it indicates a period of favorable weather and prosperity. It is used to describe signs of an approaching good season or auspicious timing.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb rooted in superstition. It implies that if an owl (traditionally considered an ill omen in some contexts) perches on a house, it brings bad luck or destruction to the family living there. In a broader sense, it is used to suggest that certain bad signs or the presence of negative influences can lead to the downfall of a home or organization.

This expression is used to describe how people or situations evolve into more extreme or devious versions of themselves. It suggests that with age or experience, a person's inherent traits (especially negative ones like cunningness or fickleness) become more pronounced and refined. It is often used to mock someone who has become increasingly manipulative or prone to changing their stance.

This expression is used to describe someone who celebrates prematurely or boasts about overcoming hurdles before the entire task is actually completed. It highlights a sense of relief and pride after passing through several difficult stages of a process, often used when one feels they have finally reached a safe or stable position after a series of struggles.

This expression highlights that true art and beauty emerge from maturity and intensity. Just as a melody is formed when an emotion (rasam) reaches its peak, and a song becomes sweet like a thick syrup (pakam) when boiled to perfection, excellence in any field is achieved through depth and refinement over time.

This proverb highlights how people's nature or professional identity changes as they grow older or more experienced. It suggests that with age and experience, individuals often undergo a transformation into a more complex or refined version of themselves, similar to how a common lizard is perceived to change into a more specialized chameleon.

This proverb is used to describe how people or situations can change into more cunning, complex, or undesirable forms over time or with experience. It suggests that certain negative traits or circumstances tend to evolve into more sophisticated versions of themselves rather than improving.

This expression is used to mock someone's physical appearance or posture, particularly someone who is very short or stunted. It describes a person so short that if they step on a chicken, they would be tall enough to mount a donkey. It highlights an extreme or comical lack of height.