లేవలేని గొడ్డు బోరగిలకు అలుసు.

In traditional agrarian societies, cattle were considered as vital as family members for one's livelihood and legacy. This expression highlights the essential role of livestock in prosperity, implying that lacking them is as significant a loss as not having heirs to carry on the family name or support the household.

This expression describes opportunistic people who gather or hover around when someone is in trouble or when a tragedy occurs, hoping to benefit from the misfortune. It is used to criticize those who prey on the weak or wait for someone's downfall to gain something for themselves.

This proverb is used to describe people who possess no actual skill, talent, or substance but make a lot of noise or show off to grab attention. It is similar to the English proverb 'Empty vessels make the most noise.' It highlights that those who contribute the least often boast the most.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks direction, stability, or control in their life. Just as a kite without a tail spins out of control and is at the mercy of the wind, this phrase refers to someone wandering aimlessly or being highly unstable in their actions or situation.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Empty vessels make the most noise'. It describes people who have no real substance, knowledge, or merit, but talk excessively or make loud boasts to compensate for their lack of ability.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Empty vessels make the most noise.' It is used to describe people who lack substance, talent, or knowledge but boast excessively or talk loudly to gain attention.

This proverb describes a situation where two people who are supposed to help each other are both equally incompetent, lazy, or incapable. It is often used to mock a partnership or a household where no work gets done because neither party has the strength or will to perform their duties.

This expression is used to describe opportunistic behavior. It suggests that just as scavengers linger near the dying or wounded, people with bad intentions or selfish motives will always hover around a person in trouble or a situation they can exploit for their own gain.

This proverb is used to describe something that does not fulfill its primary purpose or lacks the essential quality that makes it valuable or complete in a traditional context. It highlights the sense of incompleteness or futility in a situation.

This proverb describes a situation of utter helplessness or lack of utility. Just as a field with no nutrients cannot produce a crop and a weak cow cannot provide service or milk, it refers to things or people that lack the basic strength or resources required to be productive.