మంచివానికి ఒక మాట, మొరకుకి ఒక దెబ్బ

This expression describes a situation where someone asks for the price or terms of a deal after the transaction or act has already begun or reached a point of no return. It highlights the absurdity of inquiring about conditions or costs when it is far too late to change the outcome, often used in contexts of late realizations or inappropriate timing.

This traditional expression reflects a cultural sentiment that a son is needed to inherit and manage the family's assets or lineage, while a daughter is essential for providing emotional warmth, care, and affection within the family. It highlights the perceived complementary roles of children in a household.

This expression is used to describe a person who is hypocritical or two-faced. It refers to someone whose outward words or behavior do not match their true internal intentions or feelings.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes undue advantage of the praise or kindness shown to them. It refers to people who, when trusted or given freedom due to their 'good' reputation, end up causing damage or acting irresponsibly. It is used to caution against blind trust or to describe someone who lacks common sense despite being called 'good'.

In traditional agriculture, this proverb highlights the strategic value of specific land locations. Land situated at the foot of a hill (konda) or beneath an irrigation sluice (thumu) that is slightly elevated (meraka) is considered ideal because it benefits from water runoff while avoiding the risk of waterlogging or flooding, ensuring good drainage and crop yield.

This proverb emphasizes that a sensible person should understand a point with a single explanation or instruction, whereas an animal requires physical force (like a whip) to obey. It is used to suggest that intelligent people should be responsible and act upon being told once, without needing constant reminders or harsh treatment.

This proverb highlights that sensible or noble people understand a hint or a single request and act accordingly without needing repeated instructions or force. Similarly, a well-trained or strong ox requires only a single stroke to perform its task. It is used to suggest that intelligent people do not need to be constantly nagged or punished to do the right thing.

This proverb describes a chain of delegation or a hierarchy of dependency where everyone tries to pass their burden to someone else below them. It is used to mock people who, despite being in a low or serving position themselves, try to act superior by hiring or ordering someone even lower to do their work.

This expression is used to mock someone who is already a burden themselves but tries to take on or bring along another responsibility. It highlights the irony of a person who cannot take care of themselves properly yet ends up with an additional dependent or task.

This expression is used to describe someone who takes undue advantage of others' kindness or praise. It refers to a person who, when treated with respect or leniency, behaves recklessly or exceeds their boundaries due to overconfidence or lack of discipline.