కుడుము దాచితే, అమ్మా కుడుములు వండమన్నట్లు

This proverb describes a perfect match or a pair of people who are equally suited to one another, often in a humorous or satirical way. It implies that both the husband and wife are identical in their nature, habits, or appearances, often suggesting they are 'made for each other' in their quirks.

Kuduru is the upper and larger part of a stone mortar.

This expression describes a household where the father is restless, thin, or constantly moving like a spindle (kaduru), while the mother is steady, stout, or sedentary like a pot-rest/base-ring (kuduru). It is used to remark on the contrasting physical appearances or temperaments of a husband and wife.

This expression describes a situation where someone provides the wrong resources but expects a specific, different result. It is used to mock illogical demands or impossible expectations where the input does not match the desired output.

This proverb is used to convey that success or results take time and cannot be achieved immediately after making an effort or investment. Just because you enjoyed a feast or started a task today, you cannot expect the final output or profit instantly. It emphasizes patience and the reality that processes have their own timeline.

This proverb highlights certain basic or inherent traits attributed to genders in traditional society. It implies that everyone possesses some fundamental skills or natural inclinations—suggesting that cooking simple staples is a basic skill for women and humming or showing interest in music/art is a basic trait in men. It is often used to describe common human nature or universal behaviors.

Kuḍumu is a common kind of cake. Applied to things which are very common.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has become arrogant or eccentric due to newfound wealth or excess comfort. It refers to someone who starts acting strangely or makes absurd, lowly demands simply because they no longer have any real problems to worry about.

Used to describe a situation where there is an unfair distribution of benefits or a lopsided deal. It refers to a person taking the substantial part (the food) for themselves while offering something insignificant or hard to digest (the nut) to others.

This proverb highlights universal human behaviors or tendencies. It suggests that certain actions are so common and natural to specific roles or genders that it is nearly impossible to find someone who hasn't done them. It is often used to point out that everyone has certain basic habits or shared experiences.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task in a haphazard, inconsistent, or clumsy manner. It refers to disjointed work that lacks cohesion or logic, often resulting in a messy outcome where things are pieced together without proper planning.

This expression is used to mock someone who makes grand claims about their wealth or status but only offers very humble or leftover items. It highlights the disparity between high-sounding names and the poor quality of the actual items provided.