కాకి కూయగాలేచి, కాటుకమాదిరి అన్నం, కాకరకాయ మిరియం చేసి, పశువులొచ్చే వేళకు పరుగెత్తి పరుగెత్తి వడ్డించిందట.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone, in an attempt to escape a small or manageable problem, ends up in a much more dangerous or severe predicament. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'out of the frying pan and into the fire'.

This proverb highlights the immense value and comfort of a simple, wholesome meal like dal-rice (pappannam). It is used to describe how someone is willing to go to great lengths or travel long distances for something they truly cherish or find satisfying, often used in the context of food or simple pleasures.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely lazy, sluggish, or unresponsive person. Just as a heavy rainfall cannot move a massive, stationary hill, no amount of motivation, pressure, or change in circumstances can make a fundamentally idle person act or change their ways.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person in extreme danger or emergency does not care about superstitions, omens, or minor obstacles. 'Vaarashoola' refers to an astrological belief that traveling in certain directions on certain days is unlucky. The saying suggests that when survival is at stake, such trivial rules are ignored.

This proverb suggests that showing fear or retreating encourages an aggressor or a bully to become more dominant. It is used to advise that one should stand their ground because appearing weak or submissive only invites further exploitation or intimidation by others.

This proverb is used to emphasize that some things take their natural course and cannot be rushed. It suggests that being overly impatient or hyperactive doesn't necessarily speed up a process that requires a specific amount of time to complete.

This proverb describes a situation where an individual gains artificial courage or confidence simply by being part of a group, even if they lack individual strength or purpose. It is used to mock someone who acts bold only when supported by a crowd.

This proverb is used to mock those who lack courage or honor. It implies that a person who flees from their responsibilities or a battlefield out of fear is too preoccupied with their own safety to care about dignity, relationships, or the well-being of their loved ones.

This expression describes a situation where a person who is already working hard or performing well is given even more work or pressure, while those who are idle are ignored. It is used to highlight the tendency to overburden the efficient.

This proverb describes someone who completes the hardest part of a task or a long journey successfully, but fails, panics, or acts foolishly at the very last moment. It is used to critique lack of endurance or composure during the final stages of an endeavor.