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This expression is used to state that a person of high integrity, purity, or strength cannot be corrupted or harmed by petty accusations or external evils. Just as termites can destroy wood but are instantly consumed by fire, true virtue remains untouched by malice.

This proverb suggests that close family relationships, particularly those formed through marriage, often lead to disagreements and conflicts due to high expectations, constant interaction, and sensitive ego issues between the two families. It is used to caution people that intimacy can sometimes breed contempt or friction.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stingy or miserly. It suggests that for such individuals, parting with their money is as painful or difficult as losing their life. It highlights a deep, inseparable attachment to wealth.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where no matter how much effort, flattery, or 'scratching' you do, you cannot get a result from someone who is incapable or unwilling to provide it. It highlights the futility of seeking something from an unproductive source.

This proverb highlights human mortality and the futility of excessive greed or pride. No matter how much wealth, land, or power a person acquires in their lifetime, in the end, they only occupy a tiny amount of space for rest or burial. It is used to teach humility and contentment.

This expression is used to describe a situation of unfair distribution or partiality. It is typically used when someone feels they are receiving significantly less than another person despite being in a similar position or having similar needs. It highlights a sense of grievance regarding inequality.

This proverb is used to describe a transaction or a deal where one party receives credit, fame, or verbal praise while the other party receives the material profit or payment. It highlights a situation where one person gets the glory and the other gets the money.

This is the Telugu equivalent of the 'Three Wise Monkeys' principle. It serves as a moral guideline to avoid evil: do not listen to evil, do not speak evil, and do not see evil. It is used to encourage people to maintain purity of mind and avoid participating in gossip or negativity.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme poverty or scarcity. It refers to a situation where despite the day having three natural meal times (morning, afternoon, and night), a person can only afford or find enough food to eat once.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe people who boast about their own non-existent talents or qualities. It often refers to a situation where two individuals claim to be experts in something they are actually quite bad at, highlighting their shared delusions or incompetence.