కండ్లు ఆర్చినమ్మ ఇండ్లు ఆర్చినది

This expression refers to a person whose eyes are bigger than their stomach. It describes a situation where someone takes or orders a lot of food because it looks appealing, but they cannot actually finish it all because they get full quickly. It is used to caution against greed or wastefulness.

This is an old Telugu proverb used to caution against people who blink excessively or have shifty eyes, as it was traditionally (and superstitiously) associated with deceit, untrustworthiness, or bringing bad luck to a household. It suggests that a person's physical mannerisms can reflect their character or impact the prosperity of a family.

This expression describes an unnatural, illogical, or topsy-turvy situation where things happen contrary to their nature. It is used to point out a state of injustice, corruption, or chaos where the deserving are neglected and the unworthy are elevated.

This proverb is used to describe how people tend to exaggerate the qualities or achievements of someone after they are gone or after an opportunity is lost. It highlights the human tendency to over-praise or sentimentalize things that are no longer available to be verified.

Lavishing praises on the dead which were not bestowed on the living. * Mellitum venenum, blanda oratio. † Palabras azucaradas por mas son amargas.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily interferes or meddles in a task that has already been completed perfectly or settled. It highlights unwelcome interference that often ruins the final outcome or creates unnecessary complications.

This proverb is used to express hope and faith during times of hardship. It suggests that even when a higher power or fate brings a great misfortune, it will also provide the necessary support or a way to survive. It is often used to console someone who has faced a significant loss, implying that they will not be completely abandoned.

This expression describes an unnatural or chaotic situation where things are happening contrary to their nature or the established order. It is used when merit is ignored while incompetence is rewarded, or when the impossible happens while the obvious fails.

This proverb highlights the benefits of crop rotation. It suggests that by rotating or changing the type of crop grown on a piece of land, the soil fertility is maintained and the yield is increased. In a broader sense, it can also be applied to life or business, suggesting that trying new methods or introducing variety can lead to better results.

This proverb is used to describe how people tend to exaggerate the qualities, virtues, or features of someone or something only after they are gone or no longer available. It highlights the human tendency to glorify the past or the deceased, often inflating the truth.

This proverb describes a situation where two unrelated events are coincidentally or spitefully linked, or more commonly, a scenario where a positive development for one person results in an unfortunate or jealous reaction/consequence for another. It is used to mock people who cannot bear to see others progress or to describe an absurd, ill-timed coincidence.