కొత్త గదరా కొమ్మా అంటే మరగనీరా ఇరగ తందాం అన్నట్లు

This expression is used to describe someone who is firm, reliable, and strong. A tamarind branch is known for its extreme flexibility and strength (it doesn't break easily), whereas a drumstick branch is very brittle and snaps quickly. It is used to compliment someone's resilience or to indicate that a task or person is more formidable than they appear.

This proverb is used to describe how people show extreme enthusiasm or care for something new, often overdoing it in the beginning. It refers to a laundryman who, out of excitement for a new piece of cloth, scrubs it excessively to make it perfectly white, potentially wearing it out quickly. It highlights the temporary and excessive nature of initial excitement.

This expression describes a situation where someone gives a response or an item that is exactly the opposite of what was requested. It highlights a lack of understanding, intentional stubbornness, or a total mismatch in communication between two people.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or illogical response to cover up their mistake. It refers to a person who, when criticized for a flaw in their singing (raga), tries to deflect by pointing out a non-existent flaw in the poetic structure (yati), essentially talking nonsense to avoid admitting fault.

This proverb describes a fickle human tendency: people pray fervently and make many vows to God or seek help when they are in trouble, but as soon as they become prosperous or their problems are solved, they completely forget their promises and the help they received. It is used to critique ingratitude or situational devotion.

This expression highlights two things that cause significant discomfort: undigested food causes physical pain, while a promise or word that cannot be fulfilled (an impossible commitment) causes mental stress and reputational damage. It is used to caution people against making promises they cannot keep or taking on more than they can handle.

This proverb describes an inseparable bond or a reciprocal addiction between two parties. It is used to illustrate situations where two people or entities are so accustomed to each other's presence, support, or company that they cannot function or stay apart independently. It can also refer to a cycle of mutual dependency.

This proverb is used to describe two people who are perfectly matched in their foolishness, stubbornness, or eccentricities. It suggests that if one person starts a silly act, the other completes it, implying they are both equally responsible for a peculiar or impractical situation.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is stubborn or persistent in their stance. Tamarind branches are strong and flexible, making them hard to break, whereas drumstick branches are brittle and break easily. It implies that the person has taken a firm hold of a situation or opinion and will not let go or be easily defeated.

This proverb describes a person who is incredibly foolish, opportunistic, or indifferent to a crisis. It is used when someone tries to find a small personal benefit or suggests a trivial action in the middle of a massive disaster or an emergency situation.