మెత్తనిమాట లాడరా అంటే, దూది వెన్నపూస అన్నాడట.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is criticized for their flaws or arrogance immediately retaliates by pointing out a bigger or equally hurtful flaw in the critic. It highlights a cycle of mutual insults or a situation where a person with faults tries to silence another person's valid observation with rudeness.

This proverb describes a person with a spiteful or self-destructive mindset. It refers to someone who is so consumed by envy or rivalry that they would rather see their entire property or business destroyed than let their partner or rival get a single piece of it. It is used to criticize petty behavior where one loses everything just to spite another.

This proverb is used to mock people who boast or show off their status and lifestyle while actually being broke or having no resources. It highlights the irony of people maintaining a grand facade despite having an empty pocket.

This expression describes a situation where someone is forced to do a difficult or unrewarding task against their will. It highlights the helplessness of an individual who must comply with an order even when they are miserable doing it. It is used to mock or point out a situation where work is done out of pure obligation without any joy or benefit.

This proverb describes a person who provides completely irrelevant or nonsensical answers to the questions asked, often due to being distracted by their own concerns (like business or prices) or simply failing to listen. It is used to mock someone who talks at cross-purposes or gives out-of-context replies.

This is a traditional proverb implying that gossip or ill-advised words from a woman can lead to significant problems or conflicts. In modern contexts, it is often viewed as a dated or misogynistic sentiment, but it remains a known expression in literature and folklore to describe situations where a specific conversation or rumor triggered a series of misfortunes.

This expression describes a situation where someone suddenly becomes humble, respectful, or starts calling an enemy 'brother' only when faced with an immediate, life-threatening danger or severe punishment. It is used to mock people who only show manners or submission when they are under duress.

This proverb describes a situation where someone gives completely irrelevant or non-sequitur answers to the questions asked. It is used to mock people who are preoccupied with their own thoughts (often related to business or greed) to the extent that they fail to listen to or engage with others properly.

This proverb is used to say that someone who is disobedient or doesn't fulfill their duties does not deserve rewards or special treatment. It highlights that if a worker or person fails to follow instructions, they should not expect to be pampered or given incentives.

This proverb is used to mock someone whose education or learning has not improved their wisdom or has actually made them more confused or foolish. It describes a situation where despite putting in the effort to learn, the person remains ignorant or produces nonsensical results, often misapplying their knowledge.