మేక మెడ చన్నులు పిసకను పనికిరావు, పెండను పనికిరావు.

This expression refers to something that is useless or serves no purpose. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk, this phrase is used to describe people, objects, or efforts that exist but provide no benefit or value.

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This proverb highlights that certain traits are fundamentally incompatible with specific professions or situations. Just as a thief cannot succeed if they are afraid of being caught, and a prostitute cannot perform if they are shy, a person must shed irrelevant inhibitions or weaknesses to succeed in their chosen path or task.

This proverb is used to describe things that are useless or non-existent despite appearances. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk and the flowers of a fig tree are hidden/non-existent to the eye, certain efforts or people may appear to have potential but yield no practical result.

This expression refers to things that are useless or serve no practical purpose, despite being part of the structure. Just as the fleshy appendages on a goat's neck or the growths on top of a palm tree produce no milk, this phrase is used to describe redundant features, useless efforts, or people in positions of authority who have no actual power or utility.

This proverb refers to goats having useless, nipple-like skin appendages on their necks that produce no milk. It is used to describe a situation where someone puts effort into something that is fundamentally useless or expects a significant result from an unproductive source.

This proverb emphasizes the critical importance of timing and precision. Just as rice becomes unpalatable if not cooked to the right texture, agricultural land will not yield crops if the specific sowing season (adunu) is missed. It is used to suggest that opportunities must be seized at the right moment to be effective.

This expression emphasizes the importance of basic necessities and proper preparation. Just as one cannot present themselves in society without proper clothing, one cannot serve or consume a meal on an empty banana leaf (plate). It is used to convey that certain things are incomplete or useless without their essential components.

This proverb emphasizes that once a person has lost their ability to speak or has passed away, material wealth becomes meaningless. It is often used to highlight that good communication and relationships are more valuable than riches, or to suggest that some things cannot be fixed with money once the opportunity for dialogue is lost.

This expression refers to something that is useless, redundant, or serves no purpose. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk and have no function, this phrase is used to describe people or things that exist but provide no benefit or utility.

This proverb is used to describe someone who makes grand, boastful claims about what they could have achieved if only they didn't have a minor limitation. It mocks people who use their current circumstances as an excuse for their lack of success, suggesting they would have done something extraordinary otherwise.