జీలుగు పెరిగినంత మాత్రాన కంబం కాదు.

This proverb highlights the vulnerability of relying on a single source of support. Just as losing one's only eye results in total blindness, depending solely on one child or a single plan is risky because if that one fails, there is no backup or alternative support system.

This proverb emphasizes self-reliance and the transient nature of external aid. Just as manure only provides a temporary boost to the soil's fertility and eventually depletes, words or promises from others are not a reliable substitute for one's own actions or tangible support. It suggests that one should build their own strengths rather than depending on borrowed resources or empty talk.

This proverb is used to highlight that certain things have inherent limitations and can never replace the original or the ideal. Just as an onion's pungent smell can never match the fragrance of a jasmine, a temporary or illegitimate relationship cannot provide the status, stability, or respect of a legal marriage.

This proverb is used to describe an irreversible situation or a permanent loss of utility. Just as hitting or damaging a tree or wood doesn't turn it into a supportive house pillar, some actions or punishments cannot fix a fundamental flaw or undo a mistake that has already occurred.

This proverb is used to criticize someone's excessive greed or unrealistic ambitions. It highlights the foolishness of trying to sacrifice one's personal stability or household essentials for the sake of grand, unattainable projects or for helping others beyond one's means.

This proverb highlights that empty boasting or showing off might look impressive (like flowers), but it leads to no real results or achievements (like fruit). It is used to describe people who talk big but fail to deliver substance or fulfill their promises.

This expression is used to describe an extremely stubborn person or someone who is persistent to a fault. It suggests that regardless of major disasters or personal injury, the individual refuses to change their course of action or stop a specific behavior.

This proverb is used to describe things or people that are mere imitations or temporary substitutes. While a cheap material like corkwood (jeelugu bendu) can be worn in the earlobes to stretch them, it can never match the beauty, value, or prestige of real gold earrings (kundalalu). It implies that superficiality cannot replace genuine quality or substance.

This expression is used to describe someone who has become quiet, submissive, or suppressed, especially after being very aggressive or defiant previously. Just as a snake becomes still and contained when trapped in a charmer's basket, it refers to a person losing their sting or being forced into obedience.

This proverb suggests that relying on a single resource or individual is risky. Just as losing one's only eye leads to total blindness, depending on an only child (or a single point of failure) leaves one vulnerable. It is used to emphasize the importance of backups, security, or having multiple supports in life.