కళ్ళం పళ్ళెం పెద్దదిగా ఉండాలి

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person lacking control, discipline, or security. Just as a door cannot be secured without a latch and a horse cannot be steered without a bridle, a system or individual without boundaries or self-restraint is bound to cause trouble or be ineffective.

This expression refers to an ideal state of domestic prosperity and harmony. It suggests that resources (grains) should be abundant and preserved, while children should be healthy, active, and cheerful like chirping birds. It is often used to describe a well-settled, happy household.

This proverb describes a situation where an attempt to improve something or make it beautiful actually ruins it or makes it worse. It is used when a well-intentioned action results in a complete mess or a loss of original value.

This proverb highlights how people's desires and needs vary based on their profession or lifestyle. A stone-cutter (Vaddera) values more manpower (a large family) to help with manual labor, while a farmer (Kapu) values strong livestock to cultivate the land. It is used to describe how everyone seeks resources that are most beneficial to their specific livelihood.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an accessory or an addition is more prominent, heavy, or expensive than the main object itself. It often refers to someone overdoing something or a case where the secondary element overshadows the primary one.

This expression refers to a situation where a person's physical capacity or resources are very limited, yet their greed, ambition, or appetite is disproportionately large. It is often used to describe someone who tries to consume or take on much more than they can actually handle or manage.

This proverb is used to say that outward appearance, expensive clothing, or displays of wealth do not determine a person's character, family status, or nobility. Just because someone wears fancy clothes doesn't mean they possess high virtues or a respected heritage.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely naive, innocent, or gullible. It refers to someone who lacks discernment and blindly believes whatever they are told based on superficial appearances without any critical thinking.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a minor asset or quality appears significant only because the primary or fundamental aspects are lacking. It highlights how relativity can make small things seem disproportionately large when compared to something even smaller or weaker.

This expression is used to criticize someone who is physically grown up or looks like an adult but lacks maturity, common sense, or intelligence. It highlights the contrast between physical growth ('Masi Pedda') and foolish behavior ('Gadidha Buddhi').