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This is a traditional Telugu superstition or folk belief. It suggests that if a pestle (rokali) accidentally falls or slips while someone is using it for pounding, it is a predictive sign that guests or relatives are about to visit the house. It is often used playfully when unexpected guests show up or when someone is clumsy with kitchen tools.

This expression describes someone who is waiting patiently or cunningly for an opportunity to benefit from someone else's misfortune or mistake. It is used to refer to opportunistic behavior, similar to a fox waiting for prey to fall into a hole or for a trap to be sprung.

This expression is used to describe a wicked, bad, or unworthy person who is born into an illustrious family or found among a group of noble and virtuous people. It highlights a stark contrast where one negative element spoils the sanctity or reputation of its surroundings.

This expression is used to highlight hypocrisy or the selective application of social norms. It points out that for people addicted to vices or those who are deeply immoral, traditional rules of cleanliness, sanctity, or social taboos are often conveniently ignored or considered inapplicable.

This proverb describes a person who possesses very little or performs a minor task but creates a disproportionately large mess, nuisance, or disturbance for everyone else. It is used to criticize someone whose small, often bad habits or insignificant actions cause great inconvenience to those around them.

This proverb means that the quality or nature of the outcome is directly determined by its origin or source. It is used to describe how children often inherit the traits of their parents, or how the quality of a product depends on the quality of the raw materials used.

This expression is used when someone makes a mistake or gets into trouble despite being fully aware of the consequences or the danger beforehand. It signifies a lack of caution or ignoring warnings.

This expression describes a situation where someone causes total chaos or massive destruction, often by being reckless, overly powerful, or out of control. It is used when an individual or an entity ruins something valuable or organized in a short amount of time through unrestrained actions.

This expression is used to warn that danger, deceit, or malicious intent can hide behind a facade of happiness and friendly behavior. It suggests that one should stay cautious even when things seem pleasant on the surface.

This proverb describes people who perform a very small or insignificant task but create a massive nuisance or boast excessively about it. It is used to mock someone who makes a big deal out of a minor action or someone whose small habits cause disproportionately large negative consequences for others.