ముడ్డిలో జబ్బులో ముద్దలో జబ్బులో తేలితేనే మందు.

This expression is used to remind someone that dreams, fantasies, or unrealistic expectations do not translate to real-life outcomes. It serves as a grounded piece of advice to distinguish between imagination and the practical world.

This blunt and cynical expression is used to describe how wealth commands immense power and respect in society. It implies that money is so influential that it can make anything happen, and people will worship or follow it as if it were a deity, often overriding moral or spiritual values.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is suffering from multiple, persistent irritations or problems simultaneously. Just as a thorn makes walking painful and a gadfly's buzzing is incessantly annoying, it refers to being pestered by small but significant troubles that give a person no peace.

This expression is used to question whether someone values the end result and productivity (pani) or if they are more concerned with the effort and hardship (paatu) involved. It is often used to remind someone that the outcome is what matters most, or to ask if they are willing to endure the struggle to get the reward.

This expression is used to describe a lie that is told so convincingly and perfectly that it becomes indistinguishable from the truth, or effectively 'pins' the truth down so it cannot surface. It refers to the craftiness of a well-constructed falsehood.

A slightly better position. All pleasures and miseries are relative. When compared with a man with two of his legs amputated, the one with at least one leg is fortunate. It is the positive (optimistic) attitude that matters.

This expression is used to describe a person of great value, talent, or beauty who is found in a poor, dirty, or unworthy environment. It highlights the contrast between someone's inherent worth and their external circumstances.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person that is persistently annoying, irritating, or causing constant discomfort. Just as a buzzing beetle in the ear is distracting and a thorn in the foot makes every step painful, this phrase characterizes something that prevents peace of mind and requires immediate attention.

This expression is used to remind someone that dreams or fantasies are often disconnected from reality. It suggests that one should not expect their idealistic visions or imaginary scenarios to manifest exactly as they are in real life, emphasizing the need for practical thinking.

This expression is used to describe a futile or impossible task. Just as it is impossible to find footprints or traces of a path in water, it refers to searching for something that leaves no evidence behind or attempting a hopeless endeavor.