గానుగాపే, గానుగాపే, నీవు కూర్చున్న పనేగా నూనెపోయడం

This expression means that regardless of how small or simple a task may be, one must still follow the necessary procedures, use the proper tools, or exert the required effort to complete it successfully. It emphasizes that there are no shortcuts to certain systematic processes.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to do something that is already their primary responsibility or natural duty. It implies that asking them is redundant because that is exactly what they are there for. It is often used to mock someone who acts as if they are doing a great favor by performing their basic duty.

This proverb highlights that if the flaw lies within our own resources or efforts, there is no point in blaming someone else for the poor outcome. It is used when a person tries to shift responsibility for their own failures onto others who are merely providing a service.

This expression highlights how value and utility are perceived based on knowledge. Something that appears simple or useless to an ignorant person is recognized as valuable and beneficial by someone with expertise. It is used to describe situations where a person's skill or lack thereof determines their understanding of a task or object.

This proverb is used to describe someone who takes a suggestion or a sound too literally or acts with over-enthusiasm based on a misunderstanding. In Telugu, 'Me-me' is the sound a goat makes, but it can also be misinterpreted as 'Me' (upstairs/above) in certain dialects or contexts. It mocks someone who behaves foolishly by jumping to conclusions or seeking a higher status without cause.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely impatient or foolishly optimistic. It refers to someone who expects immediate results or the final product the very second they start a process, ignoring the time and effort required for the work to be completed.

This proverb is used to express loyalty or gratitude towards someone who provides sustenance or support. It implies that one should never be ungrateful or harm the source of their livelihood or the person who helps them survive.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who was hired or brought in to do a humble job ends up dominating the household or overstepping their boundaries. It refers to people who take undue advantage of the position given to them and start controlling the benefactor.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely greedy or has a huge appetite when it comes to consuming resources or food, but becomes completely useless, lazy, or inactive when it is time to do any work.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already overburdened with existing responsibilities or relationships is approached by someone else for help, only for that third person to suffer from neglect. It highlights the futility of seeking support from someone whose resources or attention are already fully committed elsewhere.