జీలుగు బెండ్లు చెవులు పెంచుతాయి గాని, కుండలాలిస్తాయా?

This proverb highlights that size or outward appearance does not equate to strength or utility. The Jeelugu (Sago Palm) tree is soft and lacks the structural integrity required for construction, no matter how tall it grows. It is used to describe people who may look impressive or have high status but lack the necessary character, skill, or substance to be truly useful.

This expression is used to advise caution when discussing secrets or sensitive information. It warns that someone might be eavesdropping or that news can spread through unexpected ways, even in seemingly private settings.

This proverb describes a situation where someone or something brought in for protection or help ends up causing more damage and trouble than the benefit they provide. It is used when a solution backfires or when a person one nurtures turns out to be a liability.

Put a snake into your bosom and when it is warm it will sting you.

This expression describes an unnatural, illogical, or topsy-turvy situation where things happen contrary to their nature. It is used to point out a state of injustice, corruption, or chaos where the deserving are neglected and the unworthy are elevated.

This expression means that people in power or authority often act based on what they hear (rumors, complaints, or reports from subordinates) rather than observing the truth with their own eyes. It is used to caution that leaders can be easily misled by biased information because they do not verify the facts personally.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something you supported or nurtured turns out to be a source of trouble or waste. It implies that the investment not only failed to provide protection but also resulted in the depletion of one's own resources.

This proverb emphasizes that genuine care, patience, and nourishment can only be expected from one's own mother or Mother Nature (the land). It suggests that outsiders or strangers will never have the same selfless commitment or 'protective' instinct toward someone else's growth as a parent or the earth does. It is often used to highlight the importance of roots and maternal care.

This expression describes an unnatural or chaotic situation where things are happening contrary to their nature or the established order. It is used when merit is ignored while incompetence is rewarded, or when the impossible happens while the obvious fails.

This expression is used to describe a topsy-turvy situation where things are happening contrary to their natural order or common sense. It refers to a scenario where heavy, solid things (boulders) are treated lightly or succeed, while light, buoyant things (corks) fail or are suppressed. It is often used to critique injustice, poor management, or illogical outcomes in society.

Bendu is the Eschynomene Indica from which pith hats, models, &c. are made. The order of nature reversed. * El abad de Bamba, lo que no puede comer, dalo por su alma,

This expression is used to criticize someone for harboring or ignoring a problem, a bad habit, or a person that will eventually cause significant harm. It suggests that by not addressing a small issue immediately, one is allowing it to grow into a dangerous threat, much like a neglected wound or an internal ulcer.