ఎటుక తేలిన ఏడు ఘడియల వాన.

This proverb describes a situation where a person lacks basic necessities for themselves but pretends to be wealthy or generous by offering luxuries to others. It is used to mock someone who engages in extravagant displays of vanity while being in a state of poverty or debt.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely fickle or inconsistent in their behavior, decisions, or loyalty. It refers to a person who changes their stance or character very frequently, making them unreliable.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a problem or a task initially appears to be massive and overwhelming (like a mountain), but is resolved very easily or disappears without much consequence (like thin mist or dew). It is often used to express relief after a major scare.

This proverb is used to mock people who take things too literally or misunderstand context by focusing only on the phonetics of a word. 'Kadiyala' is a common Telugu surname, but the listener confuses it with the jewelry 'Kadiyalu' (bracelets), showing a lack of common sense or social awareness.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or a person that starts off looking very small, harmless, or insignificant but eventually grows into a massive problem or a heavy burden. It is often applied to small favors that turn into huge demands, or minor ailments that escalate into major health issues.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone starts a task or a journey with a specific, often simple or solitary intention, but ends up involved in something much more complex, crowded, or messy than anticipated.

This expression describes a situation where a person is extremely busy and constantly working, yet their hard work yields no financial gain or significant results. It is used to mock someone's unproductive busyness or to lament a period of fruitless labor.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who possesses the actual substance or the best parts of something is superior to someone who only has the large, hollow, or useless parts. It emphasizes quality and substance over sheer size or volume.

This expression is used to describe a short-lived pain, struggle, or difficult period. It suggests that if one can endure a brief moment of intense discipline or discomfort, the challenge will soon pass. It is often used to encourage perseverance through temporary hardships.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is extremely busy and hardworking, yet their efforts yield no financial gain or productive results. It highlights a state of being pointlessly or unprofitably occupied.