ఇల్లాలా ఇల్లాలా మగలెందరే అంటే తోలాటకాయతో తొంభైమంది అన్నదట

This expression emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and physical or inner strength. It suggests that if an individual is personally strong and capable, they possess the power equivalent to a large group (ninety people), implying that personal grit is superior to relying on others.

This expression describes extreme sycophancy, blind obedience, or a 'yes-man' attitude. It is used to characterize someone who agrees with everything a powerful person says, even if the statements are contradictory or obviously false, just to please them.

Said of the power of a great and unjust man.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. 'Chitta' is an auspicious lunar mansion (nakshatra) for rains. The saying suggests that if it rains during this specific period, the resulting harvest will be so poor or the drought so severe that a farmer won't even need a basket ('tatta') to carry the produce, implying total crop failure or a change in seasonal patterns.

This expression is used to describe a parent's extreme affection or bias, where they see their children as countless or uniquely special compared to others. It can also be used to mock someone who makes exaggerated or boastful claims about their own possessions or family.

This proverb is used to mock someone who tries to sound modest or innocent while admitting to a large number of faults or misdeeds. It highlights shamelessness and the futility of trying to count or justify excessive bad behavior.

This proverb suggests that the cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of a home are a direct reflection of the character, competence, and management skills of the person in charge of it. It is used to emphasize that true beauty or worth is seen in how one maintains their responsibilities and environment.

This proverb is used to mock a situation where a large group of people gathers to perform a simple task but ends up overcomplicating it or making a huge fuss about a very minor achievement. It highlights inefficiency and the lack of coordination despite having many people involved.

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This proverb is used to describe someone who tries to minimize their excessive or shameless behavior by presenting it in a casual or matter-of-fact way. It highlights hypocrisy or a lack of shame in someone who has committed many mistakes or transgressions but speaks of them as if they are perfectly normal.

This proverb is used to describe people who lack shame or filters and openly admit to their faults or wrongdoings with a sense of pride or nonchalance. It highlights a situation where someone is so habituated to a particular vice or behavior that they no longer feel the need to hide it, even when the numbers or facts are shocking.

This proverb describes the common human tendency to over-prepare or spend excessively on a first-time experience or first-born child out of excitement, only to become indifferent, neglectful, or exhausted of resources by the second time. It highlights inconsistency in care and the waning of initial enthusiasm over time.