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This proverb emphasizes the importance of learning through experience or trial and error. It suggests that one must go through difficulties and practical struggles (getting wet) before successfully completing a task (thatching the hut). It is used to describe someone who has gained wisdom or skill only after facing initial failures.

This proverb describes a situation where an already difficult task becomes significantly more burdensome due to unfavorable circumstances. Just as dry grain becomes much heavier when soaked in water, a problem or responsibility becomes harder to handle when complications are added.

This proverb highlights deep-rooted superstitions in Telugu culture. It suggests that a coconut pecked or sat upon by a dove (pigeon) is considered spoiled or unfit for ritual use, and a house where an owl perches is traditionally viewed as an ill omen leading to ruin or bad luck. It is used to describe things or places that are perceived as jinxed or destined for waste.

This proverb describes a person who lives a lavish or comfortable lifestyle beyond their means by borrowing money. It refers to the habit of prioritizing immediate luxury or indulgence without worrying about future debt or financial consequences.

This expression describes a situation where someone is unknowingly or helplessly living in extreme danger. Just as a frog under a snake's hood is oblivious to its imminent death, it refers to a person residing in a precarious position or under the shelter of an enemy who could destroy them at any moment.

This proverb is used to describe how a person's status, character, or achievements are often reflective of their environment, upbringing, or the resources available to them. It is frequently cited from Vemana's poems to suggest that one's greatness is proportionate to their inner depth and the company they keep.

This proverb implies that someone who is capable of performing a difficult or laborious task is certainly capable of enjoying or managing the final result. It is often used to suggest that if a person can handle the hard work of creation or preparation, they surely possess the simple right or ability to utilize what they have made.

This proverb describes a situation where someone loses a secure, legitimate, or valuable asset because they were foolishly relying on something unreliable, temporary, or deceptive. It is used to caution against abandoning what is certain for the sake of an empty promise.

This expression is used to describe something that is non-existent, nonsensical, or a complete waste of time. It refers to a ridiculous or imaginary object that has no value or reality, often used to dismiss someone's foolish claims or a futile outcome.

This proverb is used to describe a person with a narrow perspective or limited knowledge who thinks their small world is everything. It highlights how someone with restricted experience cannot comprehend the vastness or complexity of the real world, much like a frog that believes its well is the entire universe.