కట్టను పాతకొయ్య, తాగను పాతనీరు, నమ్మను పాత స్నేహితుడు, చదువను పాత పుస్తకాలు శ్రేష్టములు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone puts on an exaggerated display of appreciation or fake enthusiasm for something that is actually mediocre, incorrect, or deceptive. It highlights the hypocrisy of people who pretend to understand or enjoy something just to fit in or please others.

This expression is often used to convey that worldly life or human behavior is superficial and deceptive. It implies that people's actions are often just 'acts' (dramas) and that youth or external beauty is fleeting and pretentious rather than reflecting a deeper truth.

This proverb highlights that everything has its own specific value depending on its placement or context. Just as a thorny cactus makes an impenetrable boundary and fertile black soil produces the best crops, individuals or tools are most effective when utilized in the roles they are naturally suited for.

This proverb suggests that a doctor who loses or avoids arguments is often a better healer. It implies that a physician's skill lies in their practice and results rather than in their rhetorical or debating abilities. It is used to describe professionals who prioritize their craft over winning verbal disputes.

An 'Etam' is a traditional water-lifting device used in ancient irrigation. The singing associated with this rhythmic labor is unique and continuous. This expression is used to describe something that is incomparable, peerless, or an argument/statement so definitive that there is no possible rebuttal or equivalent response.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is no argument, alternative, or response possible against a certain fact or a person's authority. Just as the rhythmic chant of a farmer operating an 'Etam' (a traditional water-lifting device) is continuous and rhythmic without a secondary singer to answer it, this phrase highlights something that is final, undisputed, or lacks a match.

This is a witty play on words in Telugu. While 'daanam' usually means charity or donation, here it is paired with 'nidaanam' (patience/composure). The expression suggests that being patient and composed is a greater virtue than any act of giving material wealth. It is used to advise someone to stay calm and patient in difficult situations.

This expression is used sarcastically or philosophically to point out that if things actually went according to a specific (often flawed or overly simple) plan, life would be much easier or different. It is often used to highlight the gap between ideal planning and reality, or to dismiss a suggestion that sounds good in theory but is impractical.

This proverb is used to describe someone who attempts to show off their enthusiasm or skill at an inappropriate time or in a clumsy manner, resulting in destruction rather than creation. It mocks misplaced enthusiasm or someone who acts without thinking about the consequences of their 'passion'.

This expression is used to describe a long-standing relationship or someone who has been known for a very long time. Just as tamarind chutney (Chintakaya Pachadi) is a staple in Telugu households that improves or maintains its value as it ages, an 'old relative' refers to a familiar, dependable, and deeply rooted connection. It is often used jokingly or affectionately when meeting a relative after a long time or discussing a very old family friend.