కంచం బయటపారవేసి, రాయి రప్పలోన వేసుకొన్నట్లు

This expression is used to describe a person who ignores a valuable or easily available resource and instead pursues something of much lesser value or puts in unnecessary effort for meager results. It highlights foolishness or lack of priorities.

This proverb emphasizes that solutions to a problem are often found at the very source of the mistake or where the issue originated. It encourages self-reflection and looking back at one's own errors rather than searching for answers elsewhere.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone invites or encourages others to commit a theft or engage in a wrongful act by pretending it is a communal or justified task. It originates from stories where people tried to loot temple properties under the guise of 'protecting' or 'managing' them, highlighting collective greed or opportunistic behavior.

This expression emphasizes that problems should be solved at their source or root cause. It is used to advise someone to look for a solution or a lost object in the specific place or context where the mistake or loss originally occurred, rather than searching elsewhere in vain.

This expression describes a situation where something or someone previously considered useless or neglected suddenly becomes valuable or essential due to specific circumstances. It is often used to highlight a stroke of luck or the unexpected utility of a discarded object/person.

This expression is used to describe someone who gets extremely irritated, flares up in anger, or reacts with instant agitation. Just as salt crackles and pops loudly when thrown into a fire, it refers to a person's explosive or sharp temper in response to a situation.

This expression describes a situation where someone keeps making lateral or circular changes without any actual progress or profit. It is used to mock a person who engages in futile transactions or decisions that lead back to the starting point, often losing money or time in the process.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' It implies that individuals are solely responsible for the consequences of their actions, whether good or bad. It is often used to suggest that one's current situation is a direct result of their past efforts or deeds.

This expression is used to describe a person who is deceptive or hypocritical. It refers to someone who maintains a polished, attractive, or virtuous appearance to the world while harboring wicked intentions, bad character, or inner turmoil. It is similar to the English phrase 'All that glitters is not gold' or 'A fair face and a foul heart'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where secrets or hidden truths come to light when a protective cover or a source of support disappears. It can also imply that when a person's resources or power vanish, their true nature or past actions become visible to everyone.