ఇచ్చి తిరిగేది కోమటి, తీసుకొని తిప్పేది కంసాలి.

This expression refers to 'Dohada Cheshtalu' (botanical beliefs/folklore), where different plants respond to different human stimuli. Metaphorically, it describes how individuals react differently to treatment: some are so sensitive that even a slight gesture (criticism) harms them, while others require harsh treatment or pressure to thrive and progress.

This proverb implies that the internal secrets, tricks, or professional deceits of a specific trade or group are only understood by those within that same field. It is used to describe situations where one expert can see through the cunning tactics of another expert, while a layperson remains unaware.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are competing in their eccentricities, mistakes, or exaggerations. It implies that if one person goes to one extreme, the other goes even further to outdo them, usually in a negative or ridiculous way.

This proverb describes a situation where an angry person can only hurt or affect those who are already their own or within their control. It is used to suggest that someone's spiteful actions or 'threats' ultimately result in no real loss to the other party, or that the consequences stay within their own family circle.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people who are equally poor or incompetent end up together. It implies that a person in a miserable condition can only find support or a companion who is in a similarly destitute or struggling state. It is often used to remark on the pairing of two unsuitable or resource-poor entities.

This proverb highlights that if the person in power or authority is your well-wisher or relative, you will receive benefits regardless of your position or status. It is often used to describe nepotism or the advantage of having influential connections.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a newcomer or an inferior person displaces a well-established or superior person. In children's language, 'Buva' refers to food or a loved one, while 'Chi' is a term of rejection. It signifies an unwelcome intruder taking over the place of someone important or someone who belongs.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is deeply involved in a process or environment but lacks the sensitivity, intelligence, or capacity to appreciate its value or essence. Just as a wooden spoon stirs milk all day but cannot taste its sweetness, an insensitive person cannot understand the depth or beauty of an experience despite being part of it.

This proverb describes the nature of friendships based on financial status and reciprocity. A merchant (Komati) is friendly as long as you are a customer spending money, whereas an Eediga (historically associated with communal social circles) represents a friendship based on mutual exchange or sharing. It is used to highlight how the dynamics of friendship change based on economic transactions versus mutual benefit.

This proverb reflects traditional social observations. It suggests that a merchant is usually prudent enough to never be truly broke, while a goldsmith, despite handling precious metals, rarely becomes exceptionally wealthy because they often live on commissions or work for others.