కప్పల తక్కెడ

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two deceptive or cunning people try to cheat each other, or a transaction between two equally worthless or unreliable parties. It implies that neither side is superior in honesty, and they are perfectly matched in their trickery.

Two travellers met : one had a bundle of sand, the other a bundle of cowdung ; one said his bundle contained raw rice, the other that his con- tained boiled rice. They agreed to exchange, and immediately ran off in different directions, each to find himself outwitted by the other. ( See story 54, in Telugu Selections ). One trick is met by another. (Spanish.)

This expression is used to describe a situation where the cost or effort of a repair or maintenance far exceeds the value of the original object itself. It refers to spending excessively on something small or trivial.

This expression describes the behavior of narrow-minded or jealous people who, like frogs in a well, try to pull down anyone who attempts to climb up or succeed. It is used to characterize small-mindedness and the lack of a broader perspective or community support.

This proverb refers to cotton and its weight changes based on moisture. It is used metaphorically to describe someone who changes their behavior, weight, or value based on the environment or circumstances. It can also refer to things that are inconsistent or volatile.

This expression highlights the difference between biological fatherhood and responsible parenting. It suggests that while many men have offspring, very few actually fulfill the emotional, supportive, and protective duties that a true father should provide to his children.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is extremely ungrateful or dismissive of the food and hospitality provided to them. It suggests that despite being fed well, the person treats the main meals as nothing (zeros) and views the snacks or treats as a burden or tax (tributes) rather than a kind gesture.

This expression is used to describe the human tendency to exaggerate the virtues, physical traits, or importance of a person only after they have passed away. It highlights how people embellish the truth to make someone seem more significant or grand than they actually were in real life.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are equally stubborn, useless, or matched in their foolishness/tit-for-tat behavior. If one person starts something nonsensical or petty, the other responds with something equally petty or worse, suggesting that neither side is better than the other.

This expression refers to individuals who are exceptionally skilled or powerful in their own right, operating independently like local chieftains (Palegandlu). It is used to describe people who are 'one-of-a-kind' experts or dominant figures in their specific domain or territory.

This proverb is used to describe an ungrateful or foolish person who enjoys someone's hospitality or help, but then proceeds to destroy the very means of their livelihood or cause them harm. It signifies extreme ingratitude or biting the hand that feeds you.