మొండిమొగుడు పెళ్ళికెళ్ళి అర్ధరాత్రివేళ అడ్డగోడ చాటునుండి అర్ధరూపాయి కట్నం చదివించాడట

This proverb is used to describe the transitory or uncertain nature of a son-in-law's belonging to his wife's family. Since he ultimately belongs to his own house and parents, he is considered a temporary guest or an unreliable permanent asset, much like rice that is only partially sufficient or 'half-measured'.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks basic self-respect or shame. It highlights the absurdity of someone who attends their own husband's second marriage (implying a lack of pride) and then tries to act modest or secretive by hiding behind a wall while giving a trivial gift. It is used to mock people who do shameless things but try to maintain a facade of modesty or those who perform insignificant acts of charity in highly inappropriate situations.

This proverb is used to describe a chaotic or absurd situation where unqualified or irrelevant people are involved in a task that makes no sense to begin with. It highlights the ridiculousness of a situation where everything is disorganized and the participants are mismatched.

This proverb describes how people with shallow character or low maturity behave arrogantly and make absurd, irrational demands when they suddenly acquire wealth or power. It is used to critique someone who is showing off their newfound status in a foolish or boastful manner.

A person, who acquires riches suddenly, makes unreasonable demands, as his riches go to his head and make him arrogant. One should be poised and maintain emotional balance, when fortune smiles on him.

This traditional expression refers to the significant authority, influence, and sometimes interference a husband's sister (aadabidda) can have in a newly married woman's household. It suggests that her status is nearly equal to that of the husband in terms of decision-making or power dynamics within the family.

Used to describe someone who starts a task or creates a commotion at a highly inappropriate or inconvenient time. It refers to sudden, chaotic behavior when everyone else is trying to rest or when it is least expected.

This proverb describes a situation where the secondary or incidental expenses far exceed the value of the main event or the primary object itself. It is used to criticize someone who spends wastefully on trivialities or whose overhead costs are disproportionately high compared to the actual investment.

This expression refers to the reward or consequence based on behavior. It suggests that someone who tries to express something (even if vaguely) gets a small reward, whereas someone who is stubborn, unresponsive, or lazy (like a log) deserves punishment or a harsh lesson. It is used to describe dealing with different types of temperaments.

This expression is used to describe actions that are done at an inappropriate or highly inconvenient time. Just as playing drums in the middle of the night disturbs others and lacks timing, it refers to performing tasks or making demands when they are least expected or required.