కడి అంటే నోరు తెరచి, కళ్లెమంటే నోరు మూసినట్టు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is expected to speak the truth or take a stand chooses to remain silent or indifferent to avoid responsibility or trouble. It highlights the tendency of people to ignore their conscience or duty for the sake of convenience.

This proverb describes habitual behaviors that are difficult to change. Just as a person fond of traveling cannot stay in one place, a person who habitually uses foul language or criticizes others cannot remain silent. It is used to point out that deep-seated habits or inherent natures will eventually manifest themselves regardless of the situation.

This proverb describes a person who is eager and greedy for small, immediate benefits (represented by a handful of boiled snacks/guggillu) but remains silent or fails to act when there is an opportunity for a much larger gain (represented by the entire harvest at the threshing floor/kallam). It is used to mock someone who lacks a sense of proportion or fails to recognize where the real profit lies.

This expression refers to people who have a compulsive habit of speaking ill of others or complaining. It suggests that such behavior is so deeply ingrained that no amount of punishment or warning will stop them from expressing their negativity.

This expression is used to describe someone who is very eager to receive benefits, rewards, or food, but becomes uncooperative or resistant when it comes to work, discipline, or control. It highlights a hypocritical or opportunistic attitude where a person wants the gains without the responsibilities.

This expression is used to describe a person who seems decent or tolerable as long as they stay quiet, but as soon as they start speaking, they reveal their unpleasant nature, lack of sense, or rude behavior. It emphasizes that for some people, silence is their only redeeming quality.

This proverb is used to describe a person's inherent nature or talent that cannot be suppressed. Just as a dancer's feet naturally move to a rhythm or a singer instinctively hums a tune, someone with a particular habit, skill, or restless nature will find it impossible to remain idle or silent for long.

This expression describes someone who is very eager and cooperative when there is a benefit (like being fed) but becomes uncooperative or stubborn when there is work to be done or discipline to be maintained (like being bridled). It is used to mock people who are opportunistic and shirk responsibilities.

This expression suggests that a person's intelligence and character remain hidden as long as they stay silent, but as soon as they speak, others can judge their worth, wisdom, or foolishness. It is used to advise caution in speech or to explain how a person's true nature is revealed through their words.

This proverb highlights ingrained habits or natural tendencies that are difficult to change. It implies that a person prone to verbal abuse will continue to shout, a glutton will always look for food, and a wanderer will never stay in one place. It is used to describe people who are slaves to their repetitive behaviors or restless nature.