నక్కజిత్తులు నారాయణుడెరుగు

This is a traditional proverb highlighting a belief that certain professions (tailors, blacksmiths/goldsmiths, and weavers) are prone to delaying work or withholding material. It suggests being cautious with their promises regarding deadlines and material honesty.

This expression is used to indicate that one cannot find goodness, peace, or noble people in a place filled with evil or chaos. It suggests that a person's environment dictates what one can expect to find there, or that a divine/pure soul would not be found in a sinful or wretched situation.

This expression is used to remark that dark skin or the color black is auspicious and divine, referring to Lord Vishnu (Narayana) who is traditionally depicted with a dark complexion. It is often said to challenge colorism or to compliment someone with a dark skin tone.

This expression is used to describe a forced, far-fetched, or imaginary connection between two unrelated things or people. It refers to an illogical attempt to establish a relationship where none naturally exists.

This proverb expresses that truth is inevitable and self-evident to a higher power or the natural order, just as it is the natural property of water to flow towards lower ground. It is used to assert one's honesty or to imply that the truth will eventually find its way out regardless of attempts to hide it.

This expression is used when a person who considers themselves extremely cunning or clever is outsmarted by someone who appears slow or simple. It highlights the irony of a self-proclaimed expert failing at their own game against a seemingly weak opponent. It is often used to mock overconfidence.

This proverb is used to describe opportunistic or selfish people who show great respect and devotion to someone only as long as they need a favor. Once their objective is achieved, they treat the same person with contempt or indifference.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has so little faith in a particular person that they would rather trust a notoriously cunning or deceitful entity (like a fox) instead. It highlights extreme distrust or the irony of someone untrustworthy asking for faith.

This expression is used to describe two people who are inseparable or constantly found together. It often implies a relationship where one person (the 'tail') follows the other everywhere, or where two cunning individuals are always seen in each other's company.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely cunning or deceitful person. It suggests that a person is so crafty and manipulative that they would try to cheat or trick even the highest authority or God Himself. 'Naamam pettadam' is a common Telugu idiom for cheating or swindling someone.