ఇంట్లో ఈగలు బయట పల్లకీలు

This proverb is used to criticize someone's greed or unrealistic expectations. It describes a situation where a person wants to enjoy the final luxury (Payasam) while simultaneously demanding the raw resource (milk) it is made from. It points out that one cannot have everything at once or exploit resources at both ends of the process.

Greediness.

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 criticize someone who keeps all the benefits, profits, or good fortune for themselves while pushing all the burdens, troubles, or expenses onto others. It highlights a situation of extreme selfishness and unfair distribution of responsibilities.

This expression is used to describe hypocritical behavior where a person ignores their own massive flaws or mistakes while criticizing others for very minor or insignificant faults. It is the Telugu equivalent of the 'mote and the beam' parable.

This proverb is used to mock someone's foolishness or lack of common sense. It describes a situation where a person is told a fact using one word (housewife/illalu) but fails to understand it until the exact same concept is repeated using a synonym (wife/pellama). It refers to people who don't grasp the essence of a situation despite clear information.

This expression is used to describe a woman who is already taking care of a young child while being pregnant with another. It highlights the challenging situation of a mother handling consecutive pregnancies or very young children with a very small age gap.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people or objects are constantly moving and never settling down in one place. Just as spindles (kadullu) are pointed and thin, they keep shifting and rolling when placed in a container, making it impossible to keep them steady or organized. It is often used to refer to hyperactive children or a restless group of people.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone inappropriate or unqualified tries to fill a void or role simply because there is no one else to do it. It highlights the absurdity of an elderly person imitating a child's behavior (crawling) just to provide the entertainment or presence that is missing in a childless home.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is searching for something that they already possess or is right in front of them. It highlights absent-mindedness or overlooking the obvious.

This expression describes a perfectly convenient or self-contained setup where everything one needs is within immediate reach. It is used to signify a comfortable, well-organized, or ideal living situation where there is no need to step outside for basic necessities.