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This proverb describes someone who focuses on trivial matters or maintains unnecessary formalities even after suffering a massive tragedy or facing a total loss. It is used to mock people who do not understand the gravity of a situation and worry about insignificant details instead of focusing on recovery or survival.

This proverb is used to mock someone who pretends to be overly smart or skilled but fails miserably at simple, practical tasks. It highlights the gap between one's perceived intelligence and their actual common sense or manual competence.

This expression describes extreme ingratitude or betrayal. It refers to a person who harms their benefactor or someone who has helped them in their time of need. It is used to condemn the act of biting the hand that feeds you.

This proverb describes a situation where an irrational or foolish person makes tall claims or boasts, and others around them start contributing their own nonsensical or exaggerated stories to the conversation. It is used to mock a dialogue where there is no logic, truth, or common sense, and everyone involved is talking nonsense.

This expression is used to describe something that is completely impossible or an occurrence that is highly improbable. Just as a dry, dead wooden pestle (rokali) can never grow leaves or sprout, this phrase refers to situations where one expects a result from a hopeless source or refers to a miraculous, unheard-of event.

In Telugu culture, sons-in-law are traditionally treated as honored guests with lavish meals and extra care. This proverb humorously points out that such extravagance is unsustainable for everyday family members. It is used to caution against excessive spending or over-pampering someone within the household to the point of financial ruin.

This expression refers to something that is messy, disorganized, or poorly executed. It compares a drawing or task to a pattern made by a monkey or on rough stone, implying it lacks clarity, beauty, or skill. It is often used to describe bad handwriting or a chaotic situation.

This expression refers to entering a situation where everything is already perfectly prepared and ready for use without any effort from the person joining. It is most commonly used in the context of a bride entering a well-established household where she does not have to struggle to set up a new life or home from scratch.

This expression describes an impossible task or an exercise in futility. It is used to refer to situations where someone tries to control or manage something that is inherently uncontainable, fleeting, or impossible to hold onto, much like the physical impossibility of bundling water in a cloth.

This proverb describes a situation where someone's kindness or humility is met with aggression or exploitation. It is used when an act of grace or respect is mistaken for weakness, leading the recipient to take undue advantage of the giver's goodness.