ఏట్లో కలిపిన చింతపండువలె.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a large amount of resources is entirely consumed by a very small or preliminary part of a task, leaving nothing for the main objective. It highlights inadequacy or extreme wastefulness.

This expression describes a situation where effort, resources, or hard work are completely wasted and cannot be recovered. Just as tamarind dissolved in a flowing river vanishes without leaving a trace or making the river sour, certain actions yield no results or benefits despite the investment.

This expression is used to describe an architectural or aesthetic mismatch, specifically when an unattractive or unworthy person is paired with something or someone beautiful and exquisite. It highlights the stark contrast between the 'crow' (representing someone plain or undeserving) and the 'donda pandu' (a bright red, attractive fruit representing beauty).

This expression is used to describe someone who tries to deceive others by mixing useless or harmful waste into something useful. It signifies a deceptive act of camouflaging defects or filler material into the main product to increase volume or trick the receiver.

This expression describes an incompatible or mismatched combination. Just as mixing curd with unhusked rice makes it impossible to eat or separate effectively, it is used to characterize situations where two things that don't belong together are joined, or when a task is done in a messy, disorganized, and unusable manner.

This expression is used to describe an incompatible or mismatched combination. Just as smooth yogurt and hard, prickly unhusked rice do not blend well or make for a pleasant meal, it refers to situations where two people, things, or ideas are brought together but do not fit or work in harmony.

This proverb refers to a situation where something appears whole on the outside but is completely empty or hollow inside. It originates from the myth that when an elephant eats a wood-apple (Velagapandu), the pulp is digested through the shell, leaving the fruit looking intact but empty when it passes through. It is used to describe wasted efforts, lost opportunities, or things that have lost their internal substance despite outward appearances.

This expression is used to describe an inseparable bond or a deep friendship. Just as salt dissolves completely into food and cannot be separated once mixed, it refers to people or things that have become perfectly integrated or united.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone spends excessively or makes an exaggerated effort for something that is actually very trivial or of little value. Since Malabar spinach (Bachali kura) is simple and easy to cook, using a 'Dhada' (a large unit of weight, roughly 5-10kg) of tamarind for it is an absurd over-investment driven by vanity or a desire to show off.

This expression is used to describe someone who is overly impatient or seeks immediate benefits from an action that takes time to bear fruit. It highlights the absurdity of wanting to share the results right after the initial effort is made, without allowing for the natural growth process.