లక్షణం పలుకరా పెళ్ళికొడుకా అంటే అయిరేని కుండ పదహారువక్కలు అన్నట్లు

This proverb is used to describe a person who says something incredibly foolish, offensive, or inappropriate when asked to speak or act properly. It highlights the irony of someone ruining a positive situation by being tactless or utterly lacking common sense.

This expression is used when someone who was initially perceived to be highly virtuous, talented, or perfect turns out to have many hidden flaws or negative qualities. It highlights the disappointment when reality contradicts a positive first impression or an idealized image.

This expression is used to describe someone who shows anger or throws a tantrum at the most critical or inappropriate moment, especially when their primary objective is already within reach. It highlights the absurdity of being stubborn or demanding when the time is meant for celebration or finalization.

This proverb is used to describe a person who says something highly inappropriate, offensive, or pessimistic at a moment when they are expected to be positive or auspicious. It highlights social awkwardness or a lack of common sense in critical situations.

This expression is used to describe someone who finds a perverse or inappropriate reason to celebrate or feel renewed after a tragedy. It mocks a person who, instead of grieving a loss, treats it as an opportunity for a fresh start or acts with misplaced enthusiasm.

This proverb is used to describe a person who speaks inappropriately or brings up negative, taboo, or ill-timed topics when asked to be positive. It highlights social awkwardness or a lack of common sense in communication, specifically when someone ruins a good mood with a tactless remark.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely selfish, insensitive, or pessimistic. Even when asked to participate in a positive or auspicious event, they only think about their personal gain or dwell on grim outcomes (like death/funeral food). It highlights a lack of social responsibility or basic decency in their attitude.

This expression is used to describe the peak of youth and physical vigor. It implies that a person is so strong, energetic, and full of life that even a soft substance like wet dung would shatter under their feet. It captures the essence of youthful strength and the feeling of being invincible.

This expression means that a small flaw or a lapse in character can turn a virtue into a vice. It is used to caution people that maintaining one's good reputation or quality requires consistency, as even a minor deviation can lead to being perceived negatively.

There is a pun here on the word Lakshanam which as a noun signifies the ' rules of classic composition,' and as an adjective ' handsome.'—Ava- lakshanam means ' ugly,' ' deformed.'

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks a firm stance or individual principles, instead adapting their speech and behavior to please the people they are currently with. It can also refer to how someone's environment or upbringing heavily influences their dialect and opinions.