ఇచ్ఛకాలవారు బుచ్చకాలవారు పొట్ట కొరకు పొక్కులు గోకుతారు.

This expression is used to highlight the human tendency to envy or overlook the achievements of those who live in the same time period or social circle. It suggests that recognition often comes from outsiders or future generations, rather than from one's peers or equals who might be blinded by competition or familiarity.

This proverb is used to mock people who take things too literally or misunderstand context by focusing only on the phonetics of a word. 'Kadiyala' is a common Telugu surname, but the listener confuses it with the jewelry 'Kadiyalu' (bracelets), showing a lack of common sense or social awareness.

This proverb describes people who use excessive flattery or perform degrading acts just to please others for personal gain or survival. It is used to criticize sycophants who have no self-respect and are willing to do anything, however disgusting or low, to earn a living or stay in someone's favor.

This proverb is used to warn against doing something harmful or disgusting just to satisfy or flatter others. It emphasizes that while you might please someone temporarily with flattery or compliance, you are the one who will suffer the consequences and lose your self-respect.

This proverb describes people who are hypocritical or superficial. It refers to individuals who put on an outward display of piety or discipline (like wearing religious marks on the forehead) but fail to adhere to the actual principles, virtues, or rules they claim to represent. It is used to criticize someone whose actions do not match their appearance.

This expression is used to describe an absurd or illogical situation where a person interferes in a matter that they have absolutely no authority or legal standing over. It refers to someone trying to settle or decide an issue that does not involve them at all.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person that is extremely unstable, noisy, or prone to sudden disruption. Since Gachakayalu (fever nuts) are hard, round, and smooth, a pot filled with them will rattle loudly at the slightest touch and the nuts will easily spill out and scatter everywhere if the pot tips even slightly.

This proverb is used to criticize an educated person who lacks common sense or practical wisdom. It implies that practical knowledge and a sensible approach to life (often attributed to simple workers like a washerman) are more valuable than formal education without the ability to apply it properly or behave appropriately.

This expression is used to highlight a significant disparity in power, status, or strength. It suggests that people of low means or weak standing cannot compete with or assist those who are powerful and well-equipped. It is often used to question the compatibility or parity between two unequal parties.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two opposing parties involved in a conflict or a transaction remain unscathed, while the innocent intermediaries or bystanders suffer the most. It highlights the plight of the middleman or the common person caught in the crossfire of others' actions.