మూడు నాకి, ఆరు అతికినట్లు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a household or relationship is completely broken or heading towards total ruin. It signifies extreme divergence or a state where members of a family are no longer together, often due to severe neglect, irresponsibility, or unfortunate circumstances.

This proverb highlights how people tend to be reckless or extravagant when they don't have to pay immediately. It describes a situation where someone makes unreasonable demands or over-consumes simply because the goods or services are provided on credit (aruvu).

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone loses a significant reward or ruins a great effort for the sake of a very small, insignificant temptation. It refers to someone who observes a strict religious fast but breaks it just to lick a tiny bit of food left on a serving spoon, thereby losing the spiritual merit of the entire endeavor for a trivial gain.

This expression refers to something that is short-lived or a temporary joy. It is used to describe situations, relationships, or trends that are transient and do not last for a long time.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to satisfy a large need or perform a major task with a completely insufficient or petty action. Licking a ladle doesn't provide enough food to constitute a meal, yet it technically breaks a fast, resulting in the person losing the merit of the fast without gaining the satisfaction of eating.

This expression is used to describe a futile or impossible task. It refers to someone wasting their time and effort trying to find something in a place where it couldn't possibly exist.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to outsmart or deceive a person who is already very experienced, clever, or cunning in their own right. It signifies meeting an expert with even more complex maneuvers or excessive strategies.

This proverb describes a situation where there is a total lack of coordination or cooperation between people. It is used when individuals work at cross-purposes or pull in opposite directions, making it impossible to achieve a common goal.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task in a haphazard, inconsistent, or clumsy manner. It refers to disjointed work that lacks cohesion or logic, often resulting in a messy outcome where things are pieced together without proper planning.

This expression is used to describe a situation where trust is shattered or deep emotional hurt is caused. Just as a crushed object cannot be restored to its original state, once a person's heart or spirit is broken by betrayal or severe disappointment, the relationship or their mental peace can never truly be the same again.