నడుమ తిరిగే కుంటెనగాడికి చెన్నపట్నం రైలుబండి.

This proverb highlights the endless nature of labor for certain professions. Just as a weaver's work is never done because people always need clothes, a manual laborer or servant is always in demand and must keep working to survive. It implies that their toil is perpetual and they are constantly kept busy by the needs of society.

This proverb suggests that when a person loses everything or fails in their hometown, they head to a big city (historically Chennai/Madras for Telugus) to start over or find new opportunities. It is used to describe a situation where someone seeks a fresh start in a distant place after a setback.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is already overwhelmed or at their maximum capacity. In such a state, even a tiny additional task or responsibility feels like a significant burden. It highlights the 'tipping point' or the 'straw that breaks the camel's back.'

This expression is used to describe a situation or location that is centrally located or acts as a neutral middle ground. Historically, Ramayapatnam was considered a halfway point or a convenient meeting spot. In common usage, it refers to a compromise or a balanced position between two extremes.

It is said that a shouting man does not harm really. It is not necessary to take the loud threats of one seriously, because one may not really be able to carry out one’s threats.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an undeserving or unreliable person (a 'matchmaker' or 'go-between' of ill repute) receives unexpected rewards or grand hospitality despite their lack of merit or physical flaws. It highlights the irony of rewarding someone who is likely causing more trouble than help.

This proverb suggests that if one loses their livelihood or property in their village, they should head to a big city (historically Madras, now Chennai) to find new opportunities and start over. It highlights that large cities provide diverse ways to make a living and survive even when one has hit rock bottom.

This proverb is used to describe how things often seem more impressive, grand, or attractive when we have no personal connection or responsibility towards them. It highlights the tendency to over-praise foreign places or unfamiliar situations while disregarding their flaws, simply because we don't have to deal with the daily realities or consequences of living there.

This expression describes the folly of seeking expert services or high-quality judgment in an unqualified place when a center of excellence is easily accessible. It is used when someone ignores a superior resource nearby and chooses an inferior one instead.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is a total lack of communication or understanding between two people. It refers to a conversation where one person's words are completely misinterpreted by another, often leading to an irrelevant or absurd response, similar to 'talking at cross-purposes'.