గాడిద సంగీతానికి ఒంటె ఆశ్చర్యపడితే, ఒంటె అందానికి గాడిద మూర్ఛపోయిందట

This proverb is used to mock people who return from a big city or a prestigious position and act superior or arrogant toward those who stayed in their hometown or humble roots. It highlights the empty vanity of someone who feels elevated by their environment despite their basic nature remaining the same.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe someone who claims to be an expert or possesses great qualities in areas where they are actually very poor or unsuitable. Just as a camel is not a standard for grace and a donkey's bray is not considered melodic music, it mocks a person's lack of talent or aesthetic sense in a specific field.

This is a sarcastic proverb used to describe people who have absolutely no taste or knowledge in a particular subject yet act as critics. It highlights the irony of seeking an opinion from someone who possesses the exact opposite of the quality being discussed, as donkeys are known for harsh braying and camels are traditionally viewed as awkward-looking.

This expression is used to mock a situation where two people with significant flaws or lack of talent start praising each other insincerely. It describes a mutual admiration society between those who are incompetent or unattractive, highlighting the absurdity of their mutual compliments.

This ironic proverb is used to mock someone who lacks talent or aesthetic appeal but behaves as if they possess them. A camel is traditionally considered unattractive and a donkey's braying is harsh; therefore, using them as standards for beauty and music highlights a complete lack of those qualities.

This sarcastic proverb is used to describe someone who claims to excel at something but is actually the worst possible example of it. Just as a camel is not known for aesthetic beauty and a donkey's braying is the opposite of melody, this phrase mocks people who have misplaced confidence or are completely unsuited for the roles they are performing.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of appropriate expression and appreciation. Just as a horse is identified by its neighing, music should evoke a pleasant expression or a smile (ikilintha) from the listener. It is used to suggest that every action or art form has a natural, fitting response or characteristic that defines its quality.

This sarcastic proverb is used to mock someone who lacks talent or quality in a specific area but thinks highly of themselves. Since camels are not conventionally considered beautiful and a donkey's braying is not musical, it highlights a mismatch between a person's claims and reality.

This is a humorous or satirical 'Sanskrit-style' verse (Sloka) in Telugu folklore used to mock superstitious beliefs or 'Muhurtas' (auspicious timings). It suggests that if a dog jumps over a wet (newly built) wall and then jumps back, the owners of the house will be ruined. In usage, it is often cited to poke fun at someone who invents or follows illogical and overly complex omens for trivial events.

This expression is used to mock someone who lacks talent or grace in their actions. It compares a person's poor singing to the braying of a donkey and their awkward attempts at humor or behavior to the antics of a monkey. It is often used to describe someone who is totally unfit for the task they are attempting.