గాడిలో కుక్క గడ్డి తినదు, తిననీయదు

This expression is used to describe a problematic, irritable, or difficult person or situation that is constantly bothersome. It refers to a fire that is too smokey to allow cooking but too stubborn to go out, representing a state of constant annoyance that neither resolves nor allows progress.

This expression is used to describe the extent to which parents are willing to endure extreme hardships, humiliation, or do anything—even something undignified—to ensure the well-being and future of their children.

This proverb describes a situation where a person is trapped between two obstructive or competing forces that prevent any progress. It is used to express how internal friction or constant interference from others can make it impossible for someone to succeed or move forward in their life or work.

This proverb describes two types of misfortune: one caused by natural forces and the other by a miserly nature. It compares the Gundlakamma river, which becomes impassable when flooded, to a stingy person (metaphorically referred to as Gampakamma) who, despite having plenty of wealth or resources, refuses to spend them or allow others to enjoy them.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of having a proper curry or accompaniment with a meal. In Telugu culture, eating plain rice without any flavor or side dish is considered poor etiquette or a sign of extreme misery, likened to how an animal might be fed.

This proverb describes a situation where the actual culprit escapes, and an innocent person who happens to be nearby is punished for the crime. It is used to highlight injustice or a lapse in judgement where the wrong person is held accountable for someone else's mistake.

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks discipline, grace, or consistency in their actions. It refers to a person whose behavior is neither dignified (like a proper rider) nor satisfied/content (like someone who has had a good meal), indicating a state of being unrefined or chaotic.

This expression refers to someone who prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for or cannot consume. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English idiom 'Dog in the manger'.

This proverb draws a comparison between a river in flood and a person with a stingy nature. Just as a overflowing river becomes impassable and dangerous, preventing one from reaching safety, a miserly or greedy person, despite possessing abundance, ensures that neither they nor others can enjoy or benefit from those resources.

This proverb describes a dog-in-the-manger situation or a person who acts as a hindrance. It is used to describe someone who refuses to help you themselves, but also prevents you from seeking help or finding alternatives elsewhere, effectively leaving you helpless.