కాకిగోల

This expression refers to someone or something that is in the wrong place or being raised by the wrong people. It is often used to describe a talented or virtuous person born into an unworthy or mismatched family/environment, or a situation where one's true identity is hidden while being nurtured by another.

This expression is used to advise someone that even if they lack agility, cleverness, or high energy (Chalakiga), they must at least be firm, strong, and resilient (Salaki - meaning an iron rod or poker) in their character and stance. It emphasizes strength over style.

This is a sarcastic proverb used to mock someone who desires the benefits of a situation or relationship without having the basic capability or physical strength to fulfill the associated responsibilities. It highlights the mismatch between one's desires and their actual abilities.

This expression is used to describe someone who is overly boastful or exaggerates their own strength and achievements. It depicts a person claiming that their single strike or action was so powerful that it resonated through the entire Golconda fort, making it cry out in pain.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is doing nothing or causing trouble interferes with someone who is working productively or minding their own business, ultimately causing them trouble or distracting them.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the glory or credit belongs to one person (the center of attention), but the commotion, shouting, or unnecessary hype is created by someone else (the followers or subordinates). It highlights the contrast between the dignity of the core event and the rowdiness of the participants.

The suggestion is that for the parents the ugly child is not ugly but very lovable. It is the unbounded love of parents for their offspring that is highlighted here.

This proverb describes how even the most powerful or influential person can become vulnerable and be mocked or bullied by the weak when they fall into difficult circumstances. It is used to highlight that status is often dependent on one's current situation and strength.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is already in a difficult or cramped situation but unnecessarily takes on additional burdens or responsibilities. It highlights the irony of someone who cannot even manage their own basic needs but attempts to handle extra baggage that makes their situation even worse.

This proverb describes a stubborn or negligent person who only learns from painful personal experience rather than foresight or advice. It is used to describe someone who waits for a disaster to happen before taking necessary precautions or changing their ways.