ముద్దుచేసిన కుక్క మూతి కరిచిందట.

This expression is used to describe things or people that are useless, of poor quality, or spoiled from the beginning. Just as a young fruit (pinde) touched by a dog is considered defiled and won't ripen properly, this phrase refers to outcomes that are flawed or individuals who lack character and capability.

This proverb is used to describe a person who, having once enjoyed a benefit or easy gain at a certain place or from a certain task, keeps returning there or waiting expectantly for it to happen again. It highlights the tendency of people (or animals) to become habitual or persistent when they anticipate a reward based on past experience.

This proverb is used to describe how over-indulging or being overly friendly with someone who lacks boundaries or character can lead to them taking undue advantage of you or behaving disrespectfully. It serves as a warning to maintain social distance and set boundaries with people who do not know how to handle kindness appropriately.

This proverb is used to describe people who make loud threats or talk aggressively but rarely take any real action. It suggests that those who boast or bluster the most are often the least dangerous.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the actual culprit or wrongdoer escapes, and an innocent bystander or a witness is unfairly blamed or punished for the deed. It highlights a failure of justice or a mistake in identifying the true offender.

This expression is used to describe an unpredictable person who oscillates between extremes—someone who can be insignificantly helpful or harmlessly quiet one moment, and then suddenly do something aggressive, harmful, or unexpected the next. It highlights a volatile or inconsistent personality.

This traditional proverb is used to warn against over-pampering or failing to set boundaries. It suggests that excessive affection or freedom without discipline can lead to people (or pets) overstepping their limits and losing respect for authority.

This proverb is used to describe people who make a lot of noise, threats, or boasts but rarely take any actual action. It implies that those who are truly dangerous or effective do not need to shout about it, and those who shout are often harmless.

This proverb warns against being overly friendly or familiar with small-minded or ill-mannered people. Just as a dog will lick your face if you try to kiss it (losing your dignity or hygiene), being too close to an unworthy person will eventually lead to them disrespecting you or crossing boundaries.

This proverb is used to describe people who make a lot of noise, threats, or boasts but rarely take any action or cause actual harm. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'Barking dogs seldom bite'.