కూచుంటే లేవలేడు, కూరకట్టలమ్మలేడు, కొట్టొస్తాడమ్మా నాకు నవ్వొస్తది

This proverb is used to mock someone who is extremely weak, lazy, or incompetent, yet makes grand threats or tries to act tough. It highlights the irony of a person who lacks the strength for basic daily tasks pretending to be aggressive or capable of physical confrontation.

This expression describes a state of stagnation or lack of progress. It is used to mock someone who is unable to adapt to new changes or learn new skills, while also failing to move on from or effectively use their existing knowledge. It highlights a situation where someone is stuck in limbo, making no advancement.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one waits for a significant event or person that never arrives, resulting in wasted preparation or a lack of result. It signifies wasted anticipation or a task left incomplete because the expected catalyst never appeared. It is often used to mock someone who makes grand plans based on an uncertain event.

This is a humorous and sarcastic folk saying used to mock someone who is physically weak, lazy, or incompetent yet tries to act tough or exert authority. It highlights the irony of a person who lacks the strength for basic daily tasks but puts on an aggressive front.

This proverb describes a state of total negligence or lack of foresight. It is used to describe a person who did not take action or plan during the appropriate time (the past) and consequently feels no regret or concern about the failure in the present. It often implies a sense of indifference toward one's responsibilities.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is being overly polite or flattering even when something is clearly lacking or of poor quality. It highlights a sarcastic or ironic praise for something that is bland or mediocre, often used to mock someone who is trying to please others despite the obvious flaws in the situation.

This expression is used to describe someone who is constantly busy and working hard but without any financial gain or productive results. It highlights the irony of being extremely occupied while remaining poor or unsuccessful.

This proverb is used to describe things that are persistent or situations that lose their initial charm quickly. It suggests that just as the aloe vera plant stays green and fleshy for a long time without drying up easily, the 'honeymoon period' or the special treatment a new daughter-in-law receives is very brief before she is expected to handle all household responsibilities.

A daughter-in-law is never a stranger.

This expression is used to mock someone who pretends to offer hospitality or perform a task while lacking any of the necessary resources or genuine intention to do so. It describes a situation where instead of providing comfort at home, the host suggests a shortcut that makes the guest do all the work, reflecting empty promises or extreme lack of preparation.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is consistently lazy, indifferent, or irresponsible. It refers to a person who didn't take the effort to wear/tie a garment properly in the past and doesn't bother about it being torn or ruined in the present. It characterizes a state of having no cares, no progress, and no sense of responsibility regardless of the time or situation.

Said by a poor fellow who had never had the pleasure of putting on a good cloth or the annoyance of tearing it.