ఏ వన్నె సులోచనం పెట్టుకుంటే ఆ వన్నె కనిపిస్తుంది

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are equally matched in their cunning, wit, or flaws. It illustrates a 'tit-for-tat' scenario where one person tries to point out a subtle mistake or hide something, only for the other person to point out an even bigger or equally relevant issue. It signifies that one cannot easily fool someone who is just as smart or experienced as they are.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to cause harm or act aggressively backfires or meets a solid, painful obstacle. It implies that a person's bad intentions resulted in their own injury or that an aggressive act was immediately met with a harsh consequence.

This expression is used to describe a person who appears innocent, gentle, or harmless on the outside (like a goat) but is actually dangerous, treacherous, or wicked on the inside (like a tiger). It is the Telugu equivalent of the English idiom 'A wolf in sheep's clothing'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gains fame or praise (vanna) for an achievement, but the physical struggle, hard work, or pain (swelling) they endured to get there remains their burden alone. It highlights that while the world sees the result, the individual alone carries the scars of the effort.

This expression refers to something that looks attractive or promising on the outside but turns out to be useless, empty, or disappointing on the inside. It is used to describe deceptive appearances where the external beauty does not reflect the internal quality.

This expression suggests that a young woman's natural modesty or hesitation is a precursor to marriage and motherhood. It is often used to imply that shyness is a temporary stage or a virtue that eventually leads to the fulfillment of life's biological and social duties.

This expression means that a small flaw or a lapse in character can turn a virtue into a vice. It is used to caution people that maintaining one's good reputation or quality requires consistency, as even a minor deviation can lead to being perceived negatively.

There is a pun here on the word Lakshanam which as a noun signifies the ' rules of classic composition,' and as an adjective ' handsome.'—Ava- lakshanam means ' ugly,' ' deformed.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is distracted from their hard work or duty by something enticing but irrelevant. It highlights how easily a person can be diverted from a laborious task (plowing) by a fleeting or useless attraction (chasing deer).

This expression is used to describe a situation where a victim or a gullible person places their complete trust in someone who intends to harm or exploit them. It highlights naive loyalty or the inability to recognize one's own enemy.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's attempt to cause harm or act aggressively backfires, causing them more pain or injury than intended for others. It signifies that one's own impulsive or hostile actions can lead to self-inflicted consequences when they encounter a solid, immovable obstacle.