ముసలమ్మ బుజ్జి వణికిస్తావేమి అంటే ఊరకుండి నేనేమి చేస్తానన్నదట.

This proverb is used to describe a person who shows unnecessary arrogance or makes fussy demands when someone is desperately trying to help them or do them a favor. It highlights the irony of a person who is in no position to negotiate but still tries to act superior or picky.

This traditional proverb suggests being cautious of empty promises. It highlights that intentions or verbal commitments regarding a woman's arrival or a man's generosity are often unreliable until they actually manifest. It is used as a cautionary advice against blind faith in words alone.

This proverb is used to mock someone who performs actions without genuine intent or respect, but merely out of habit or because they have nothing better to do. It satirizes mindless repetitive behavior or superficial courtesy.

This proverb warns against relying on verbal promises or superficial assurances regarding material gain or romantic interest. It suggests that people often make empty promises to please others or to get out of a situation, and one should only believe actions rather than words.

This expression is used to highlight that blame often lies with the perpetrator or natural circumstances rather than the inanimate victim. Just as a sari cannot stop a moth from eating it and a field cannot stop a pest from infesting it, some damage is inevitable when an external destructive force acts upon something passive. It is often used to sarcastically question why someone is blaming the victim for the harm caused by others.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-awareness or basic competence, making them incapable of understanding or helping others. It is often used in a philosophical context regarding self-realization or sarcastically when someone who can't handle their own problems tries to offer advice to others.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is extremely obstinate or refuses to cooperate. It implies that if a person decides to be unyielding or irrational (becoming 'mandi'), even those with authority or close relations cannot influence or help them. It highlights the helplessness of others when dealing with someone who is determined to be difficult.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so driven by greed or extreme necessity that they abandon all common sense, shame, or fear of consequences. It highlights how someone might do something blatantly foolish or risky just to satisfy their immediate urges or needs.

This expression is used to describe a person who does something useless or involuntary and tries to justify it as a meaningful activity or a way to pass time. It highlights the tendency to make excuses for involuntary actions or habits that have no real purpose.

This expression is used when someone exploits or betrays the trust of a person who relied on them for help, often by dragging the victim down to their own miserable level or situation instead of uplifting them. It describes a situation where seeking assistance results in being burdened with the helper's own problems.