కోళ్ళు కూయగాలేచినా, కాళ్లు కాలేవరకే అవుతుంది

This expression is used to challenge someone who claims a common natural phenomenon or a standard rule only happens in a specific place or under specific circumstances. It implies that certain truths or behaviors are universal and do not change just because the location or person changes. It is often used to mock someone's illogical excuses or pretentiousness.

This proverb is used to describe people who are extremely lazy or chronic late-risers. It implies that instead of waking up at dawn, they sleep so late that it is already evening (when jackals typically howl) by the time they get out of bed.

This proverb is used to describe a period of misfortune where everything seems to go wrong. It implies that when luck is against you, even harmless or helpful objects (like a walking stick) can become sources of danger or obstacles (like a snake). It is used to express how vulnerability increases during a streak of bad luck.

This proverb highlights that character and efficiency matter more than just the timing of an action. A capable person can achieve their goals even if they start late, while an incompetent or lazy person will remain unproductive regardless of how early they begin.

This expression is used to describe a person who speaks with clever ambiguity or doublespeak. Their words are crafted in such a way that they can be interpreted in two completely different ways depending on the outcome, allowing them to claim they were right regardless of what happens.

This proverb is used to say that outsiders or guests can never replace the core, essential members of a household or the fundamental components of a system. Just as a temporary visitor cannot take the place of a wife in managing a home, or a random vessel cannot replace the foundational pot (kadava) in a traditional stack (donti), some roles are unique and irreplaceable.

This proverb describes a 'catch-22' or a dilemma where a person is stuck between two bad options. It is used when pointing out a mistake might lead to public embarrassment or unwanted drama (aaradi), but staying silent might lead others to take one's patience for granted or treat them with disrespect (alusu).

This expression is used to describe a person who is habitually prone to complaining or creating a ruckus regardless of the circumstances. It suggests that for some people, misery or noisy behavior is a constant trait that doesn't change even in the face of significant disasters or personal loss.

This expression is used to highlight that certain natural laws or common behaviors remain the same regardless of the location or specific circumstances. It is often a retort to someone who claims that things work differently elsewhere to justify an anomaly or an excuse, emphasizing that truth or logic is universal.

This proverb signifies that when luck is against someone or when times are unfavorable, even the most harmless or helpful things can turn into sources of trouble. It is used to describe a period of misfortune where everything seems to go wrong unexpectedly.