మేకకు తెలిసినదంతా మేత సంగతే.

This proverb suggests that it is better to deal with a person or situation that is familiar, even if it is difficult or unpleasant, rather than facing something completely new and unpredictable. It is used when choosing between a known risk and an uncertain one.

This expression highlights how value and utility are perceived based on knowledge. Something that appears simple or useless to an ignorant person is recognized as valuable and beneficial by someone with expertise. It is used to describe situations where a person's skill or lack thereof determines their understanding of a task or object.

This proverb is used to mock people who claim to be experts or omniscient but fail at basic common sense or fail to account for things they should have known. In Telugu culture, the New Moon (Amavasya) is often considered inauspicious for certain events; the irony here is that despite her 'vast knowledge,' she couldn't even choose an auspicious time or manage her own fate effectively.

This proverb describes a person with a narrow or limited perspective who only thinks about their basic needs or immediate self-interest. It is used to mock someone who constantly brings up the same trivial topic or someone who cannot think beyond their personal gain.

This expression emphasizes humility and the vastness of knowledge. It suggests that no single person is an absolute expert in every field, nor is anyone completely devoid of any knowledge or skills. It is used to remind people that everyone has something to learn and everyone has something to offer.

This expression is used when someone makes a mistake or gets into trouble despite being fully aware of the consequences or the danger beforehand. It signifies a lack of caution or ignoring warnings.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone intentionally makes a mistake or gets into trouble despite being fully aware of the consequences or the danger beforehand.

This proverb is used to describe a person with a narrow-minded perspective or limited knowledge who thinks their small world is everything. It suggests that someone with restricted experience cannot comprehend the vastness or complexity of the world outside their own environment.

This proverb emphasizes that knowledge is vast and no single person can claim absolute mastery over all subjects. Similarly, every person, no matter how uneducated or simple, possesses some form of unique knowledge or skill. It is used to promote humility among the learned and respect for everyone's inherent wisdom.

This proverb is used to describe a person whose character or foolishness is so obvious that it is written all over their face. It mockingly suggests that someone looks exactly like their name or reputation implies, typically used when someone's identity or traits are self-evident due to their behavior or appearance.