కుప్పలో ధాన్యమున్నట్లు

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that is mediocre or falls between categories, lacking the distinct quality of either. It refers to items that are considered inferior or 'neither here nor there' in terms of status or utility.

This expression refers to a person of exceptional quality or a valuable object found in an ordinary, poor, or messy environment. It is used to describe someone who stands out for their excellence despite being surrounded by mediocrity.

This expression is used to describe a person of extraordinary talent, virtue, or beauty who is found in a common or poor environment. It is the Telugu equivalent of the phrase 'a diamond in the rough,' referring to something precious hidden among the mundane.

This expression describes a situation where someone who is in a poor or humble state indulges in unrealistic fantasies of luxury or grandeur without having the means to achieve them. It is used to mock someone who daydreams beyond their current reality or status.

This expression is used to describe an action that worsens an already volatile or tense situation. Just as ghee makes a fire blaze more intensely, this phrase refers to 'adding fuel to the fire'—making someone angrier or making a conflict more severe.

This expression refers to an appeal, complaint, or request that goes unheard or unheeded. Just as crying in a dense forest where no one is around to help is futile, it is used to describe a situation where one's efforts to seek help or justice are completely ignored by others.

This expression is used to describe someone who gets extremely irritated, flares up in anger, or reacts with instant agitation. Just as salt crackles and pops loudly when thrown into a fire, it refers to a person's explosive or sharp temper in response to a situation.

This expression is used to mock someone who tries to pass off trivial, low-quality, or insignificant things as something grand or professional. It is used when someone makes a poor comparison or presents something mediocre as if it were an achievement.

This proverb describes a person's extreme selfishness or hypocrisy. It refers to someone who wants others to suffer losses while they themselves profit excessively, even at the expense of others. It is used to mock people who display a 'mine is mine, and yours is also mine' attitude or those who wish for others' ruin while seeking their own prosperity.

This proverb is used to describe something that is of inferior quality or doesn't quite fit into a specific category, often implying that certain things are considered secondary or not as valuable as the main alternatives. In a broader sense, it refers to things that are neither here nor there.