మా ఇంటాయనకి ఎంత మతిమరుపు అంటే నీళ్ళలో పడి ఈదడం మరిచిపోయాడు

This expression refers to an old promise or a statement made a long time ago that is still being brought up or held as valid. It is often used to remind someone of a long-standing commitment or to point out that a person is still sticking to a very old point of view.

This proverb describes a situation of circular reasoning or giving evasive, useless answers. It is used to mock someone who provides explanations that lead back to the starting point without providing any actual information or solving the problem.

This proverb is used to convey that everyone has their own set of problems or flaws, and one's own situation is no exception—or perhaps even slightly more complicated. It highlights the universality of human struggles and domestic issues, suggesting that no household is perfectly free from trouble.

This expression describes a person who is so absent-minded or confused that they forget basic survival skills or essential knowledge exactly when they need it most. It is used to mock someone's extreme forgetfulness or their tendency to get into trouble and then fail to use the obvious solution.

This proverb describes a situation involving a highly selfish or hypocritical person. It refers to someone who wants to borrow something from others (represented by 'ingalam' or fire/embers) even when they already possess it themselves, or someone who expects others to share their resources while keeping their own for themselves. It is used to mock people who pretend to be in need just to exploit others.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to learn or improve themselves results in them becoming more confused or losing the common sense they originally had. It is often applied to people who overthink simple things or become less practical after formal education.

Making bad worse. John has been to school to learn to be a fool. ( French. )* ' Jean a étudié pour être bête,

This proverb is used to describe a person who is willing to share in the fun, entertainment, or credit (the play and song), but expects others to bear the actual burden, cost, or responsibility (the meal). It refers to opportunistic behavior where someone avoids work or expense while participating in the enjoyment.

This is a bold proverb used to describe a situation where someone seeks external help or a substitute only because the person who is supposed to be responsible or capable is failing to fulfill their duty. It highlights that if one's own resources or people were effective, there would be no need to depend on outsiders.

This is a humorous Telugu proverb used to describe extremely illegible or bad handwriting. It mocks a situation where a person's writing is so poor that not even the author can decipher it later. It is used in contexts where someone tries to show off their unique skill or work, only to be outdone by someone else's even more chaotic or incompetent version.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes a very minor or superficial improvement while the major, underlying problem remains untouched. It suggests that small cosmetic changes are useless when facing a deeper crisis or structural failure.