ముగ్గురెక్కిన బండి పొలిమేర దాటదు.

This expression refers to the divine trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) or more commonly in a social context, it refers to the destiny or 'unavoidable union' of people or events. It is often used to signify that certain relationships, groups, or life situations are orchestrated by a higher power or fate and cannot be easily undone.

This proverb is used to convey that a secret or a piece of information cannot remain hidden for long when more than two people are involved. It emphasizes that the more people who know a secret, the higher the likelihood of it being leaked or discovered.

This expression is used to describe a situation, system, or life that has lost its direction, order, or stability. It implies that things are no longer functioning correctly or are in a state of chaos, much like a bullock cart that has slipped out of its ruts or off the road.

This expression is used to lament a tragic situation where multiple lives or livelihoods are ruined simultaneously by an act of fate or bad luck. The term 'Munda Daivam' refers to a cruel or widow-like deity/fate that lacks mercy.

This expression is used to highlight that basic or primary things must exist for secondary or peripheral things to be relevant. It emphasizes that a foundation or a source is necessary for its results or boundaries to exist; for example, a result cannot exist without a cause, or a reputation cannot exist without an individual's actions.

This expression refers to something that is messy, disorganized, or poorly executed. It compares a drawing or task to a pattern made by a monkey or on rough stone, implying it lacks clarity, beauty, or skill. It is often used to describe bad handwriting or a chaotic situation.

This proverb describes the foolishness of entering into a confrontation or conflict based on the support of someone who is weak, timid, or unreliable. In traditional contexts, weavers were often perceived as gentle and non-confrontational; hence, relying on them for a physical fight over land borders would inevitably lead to failure.

This proverb highlights the limitations of authority when dealing with someone who has become completely stubborn or has already crossed the limits of social shame. It suggests that once a person becomes defiant (adamant) or decides to expose a private matter publicly (to the street/court), traditional authorities like a husband or even a king lose their power to control or discipline them.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone of a lower status or position suddenly acts with arrogance or oversteps their boundaries toward their superiors. It signifies an inversion of the natural order or a sudden rise in ego where a person forgets their place.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is overly enthusiastic or eager to embrace new opportunities or changes, much like fish that instinctively swim against the current when fresh rainwater flows into a water body. It can also signify acting with sudden, renewed vigor.