ఈ కీలు మళ్ళితేనే ఆ కీలు మళ్ళుతుంది

This proverb is used to describe a streak of bad luck or a situation where troubles seem to accumulate for someone who is already suffering. It is similar to the English expression 'When it rains, it pours.'

This proverb is used to emphasize that an object's or person's inherent nature cannot be changed just because of outward similarities or pretension. Just as an onion's smell prevents it from being a jasmine, and a crow's appearance doesn't make it a melodic cuckoo, intrinsic traits define true character.

This expression highlights the importance of books in providing perspective and knowledge. Just as windows allow light and fresh air into a room, books provide intellectual light and an outlook on the outside world, making a home enlightened and complete.

This expression is used to convey that once someone has reached the absolute bottom or has already faced the worst possible outcome, they no longer fear further risks or consequences. It signifies a state of fearlessness or resilience after an extreme loss or failure, implying that things cannot get any worse than they already are.

This expression describes the act of causing total confusion or manipulating facts to make things unrecognizable. It is used when someone twists the truth, swaps identities, or complicates a simple situation to the point where the original context is lost. Often used to describe cunning or deceptive behavior.

This expression emphasizes the importance of taking initial small steps or making basic adjustments before expecting a significant change. It signifies that a major outcome or shift is dependent on a specific, smaller action being completed first. It is often used to describe sequential progress or dependencies in life.

This proverb describes a situation where an extremely powerful or large entity becomes completely helpless and useless due to the loss of a single, vital component. Just as an elephant relies entirely on its trunk to function despite its size, or a machine fails without its central mechanism, even the greatest person can be rendered ineffective if their core strength or support is taken away.

This proverb emphasizes that any action or corrective measure should be taken only after thoroughly understanding the root cause of a problem. In ancient medicine, 'vatha' (branding/cauterization) was a treatment, but it was effective only if applied precisely on the affected joint. It is used to advise someone to act with precision and knowledge rather than blindly.

This proverb is used to mock someone who tries to sound superior or important in a group where everyone is essentially of the same status or rank. It highlights a false sense of hierarchy or self-importance among equals.

This proverb is used to describe a person who talks a lot and makes big promises but is completely absent or lazy when it is actually time to do the work. It contrasts a talkative nature with a lack of productivity.