ఏట్లో పారే నీళ్ళు ఎవరు తాగితేనేం

This proverb means that resources, benefits, or problems naturally gravitate towards a specific direction or towards those who are already in a certain position. It is often used to suggest that money flows to the rich, or that consequences naturally follow a specific path based on existing conditions.

This expression is used to describe an extremely high level of alertness or surveillance. It suggests that nothing, no matter how small or distant, can escape notice or pass through a particular area. It is often used when describing a place that is heavily guarded or a person who is exceptionally observant.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a completely useless or harmful action and then tries to follow it up with something normal or helpful to cover it up. It signifies a futile attempt to rectify a foolish mistake or refers to an action that yields no benefit despite the effort.

This expression emphasizes the natural progression of life and a person's duty to their roots. It suggests that one is nurtured first by their mother's milk and then sustained by the resources of their motherland. To be 'blessed' or 'successful' (Dhanyudu), one must acknowledge these foundations and live a life that honors both the biological mother and the earth/homeland.

This proverb is used to describe resources that are abundant, public, or inexhaustible. It implies that when something is available in plenty for everyone, one shouldn't be stingy, jealous, or concerned about who else is utilizing it. It is often cited to suggest that communal or natural wealth belongs to all.

A right common to all.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely fragile situation or a person who couldn't handle a small problem and is now facing an even bigger one. It suggests that if something couldn't survive a minor pressure (a cough), it certainly won't survive a greater force (a sneeze).

This proverb is used to highlight the necessity of a division of labor. It means that in any society or project, everyone cannot be a leader or enjoy high status simultaneously; some people must perform the actual work or supportive tasks for the system to function. It is often used when everyone wants to be the boss but no one wants to do the work.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is unable to perceive, appreciate, or benefit from something regardless of how favorable the conditions are. It suggests that for someone lacking the necessary capacity, sense, or knowledge, external changes are irrelevant. It is often applied to people who are indifferent to opportunities or those who cannot distinguish between good and bad due to ignorance.

This proverb is used to describe natural tendencies or inevitable outcomes that remain constant regardless of the person involved. It implies that certain consequences are governed by the inherent nature of things (like gravity or human nature) rather than by the individual who initiates the action.

This expression is used to describe a state of complete dependence or subservience to someone else. It refers to a person who has no independence and must rely on the whims or 'leftovers' of another person for their survival or progress.