కోర్టుకెక్కి ఓడినవాడు కోర్టులో ఏడిస్తే, గెలిచినవాడు ఇంటికొచ్చి ఏడ్చాడట.

This expression is used to convey that once a loss has occurred or a situation is past, no amount of grieving or complaining will change the outcome. It emphasizes accepting reality and the futility of mourning over things that are beyond recovery or repair.

This proverb highlights that a person suffering from a disease and a person forced into unpaid manual labor (vetti) share a similar plight—both lose their freedom of will and are under a constant state of suffering or compulsion. It is used to describe situations where a person has no choice but to endure hardship.

This expression is used to describe a task that is extremely easy or a situation that requires no effort. Just as butter is so soft that it doesn't need force or a sharp strike to be cut, certain actions are so simple that they don't require any struggle or complex planning.

This proverb highlights that both poverty and wealth come with their own sets of problems. While a poor person suffers from deprivation, a rich person may suffer from health issues, greed, or the inability to enjoy their abundance. It is often used to describe situations where everyone has a grievance, regardless of their status.

This proverb highlights the exhausting and draining nature of legal battles. It suggests that in a lawsuit, even the winner suffers significant loss of time, money, and peace of mind (crying privately), whereas the loser faces public ruin and humiliation (crying in the streets). It is used to advise people to settle disputes through compromise rather than going to court.

This proverb highlights that true mastery is defined by the most difficult tasks in a field. In Telugu literature, 'Kandam' is considered a very difficult meter to compose; similarly, hunting a wild boar requires immense courage. It signifies that excellence is proven through successfully handling the toughest challenges of one's profession.

This proverb reflects a pragmatic and somewhat cynical view of human nature. It suggests that people only like those who provide them with something or give them money. The second part implies that a person's debts are effectively canceled or their accounts are settled only when they pass away, often used to comment on the difficulty of recovering debts or the fleeting nature of social approval based on transactions.

This proverb emphasizes that one should first achieve success or harmony within their own household or personal life before attempting to achieve success in the outside world or public affairs. It is often used to advise someone to settle internal matters before focusing on external competitions.

This proverb highlights the irony of human suffering. While one person suffers from lack of resources, another suffers from excess or health problems that prevent them from enjoying what they have. It is often used to comment on how everyone has their own set of unique problems regardless of their status.

This proverb highlights two harsh realities of life: people only appreciate those who are generous or provide help, and once a person dies, their debts and obligations often perish with them, making it impossible to recover what was owed. It is used to describe the nature of gratitude and the finality of death regarding liabilities.