కట్టెలు ఆడని ఇంట్లో కనకము గూడ ఆడదు

This expression describes a hypocritical or manipulative behavior where someone insults or harms a person in public (or treats them poorly elsewhere) and then tries to act humble or seek forgiveness in private. It refers to a person who tries to cover up their public misdeeds with private apologies or subservience.

This is a traditional Telugu folk belief or superstition. It suggests that the appearance of a wasp nest inside a home is an auspicious sign or an omen indicating that a woman in that household will soon conceive or is already pregnant.

This expression describes someone who talks a lot about hospitality or friendship but is unwilling to bear any actual responsibility or cost. It is used to mock people who enjoy socializing and giving advice at their own place but look for a free meal or a place to stay at someone else's expense when it matters.

This proverb describes people who get unnecessarily excited or busy with affairs that do not concern them or where they have no significant role. It is used to mock someone who acts important or busy in someone else's business or celebration.

Men crowd to enjoy that for which they don't pay.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something basic or essential is missing precisely where it is expected to be most abundant. It highlights the irony of a specialist or a source lacking the very tools or materials they work with every day.

This expression describes a person's hypocritical or cowardly behavior where they behave aggressively or disrespectfully in public, but act submissive or apologetic in private. It refers to a situation where someone harms another person and later tries to please them for selfish reasons or out of fear.

This expression describes a hypocritical or manipulative behavior where someone publicly insults or humiliates another person but privately seeks their forgiveness or favor. It is used to point out the insincerity of someone who tries to make amends secretly after causing a major public offense.

This expression is used to describe a person or an obstacle that disrupts a smooth or pleasant situation. Similar to the English idiom 'a fly in the ointment', it refers to a minor but annoying interference that spoils the enjoyment of something good.

This expression is used to describe a couple who are legally married but live separately or have no emotional or physical connection. It signifies a state of total estrangement or a complete lack of intimacy in a relationship.

An interfering hindrance or a nuisance can be irritating. One who pokes one’s nose in a business not one’s own is disliked by all. It is wise for one to keep off other people’s affairs and mind one’s own business.