లయ తప్పడం

This expression describes a situation where a transaction or deal is made with someone who possesses all the necessary resources, making the outcome guaranteed and effortless. It is used to indicate a secure and reliable way of getting something done without complications.

This expression is used to describe a process or task that is extremely smooth, effortless, and free of obstacles. Just as a cart moves easily over the soft, succulent stems of the Nalleru plant without much friction, this phrase characterizes a path to success that is very easy to traverse.

This proverb suggests that close family relationships, particularly those formed through marriage, often lead to disagreements and conflicts due to high expectations, constant interaction, and sensitive ego issues between the two families. It is used to caution people that intimacy can sometimes breed contempt or friction.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes an excessive or extravagant display for a very short-lived or insignificant event. It highlights the absurdity of over-preparing or over-spending on something that lacks longevity or substance.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who makes excessive, unnecessary preparations or investments for a very short-term or temporary situation. It highlights the disproportion between the effort/cost and the actual duration or value of the event.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone with a guilty conscience or an inherent bad habit becomes extremely restless or reveals their true nature when an opportunity or a specific triggering circumstance arises. It implies that a person's true character cannot be hidden forever and will manifest uncontrollably under certain conditions.

This expression refers to 'destiny' or 'fate'. In Telugu culture, it is believed that Brahma writes a person's destiny on their forehead at birth, and it cannot be changed regardless of effort.

This expression is used to describe things that are unreliable or inconsistent. It compares the insincere care of a stepmother (historically viewed as indifferent) to the meaningless promises of a mentally unstable person, implying that neither should be taken seriously or expected to last.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unintentionally invites big trouble or awakens dormant problems while performing a simple or mundane task. It refers to creating a nuisance for oneself by interfering in matters that were better left alone.

This proverb suggests that a person who once enjoyed a high status, wealth, or a prestigious position should not stoop to doing menial tasks or live in a degraded state in the same place where they were once respected. It emphasizes maintaining one's dignity and self-respect despite changes in fortune.