నక్కనారాయణుడు ఎక్కడో, తోకనారాయణుడు అక్కడే.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely cunning, manipulative, or a master of deception. It refers to someone capable of twisting facts or reality so convincingly that they can make even the most obvious truths appear reversed.

Said of an unprincipled, untruthful man.

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 describe a situation where things are completely mixed up, shuffled, or inverted. It refers to a state of total confusion or an illogical reversal of roles or order.

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 expression illustrates how a person's social status, wealth, or power changes the level of respect they receive. It traces the evolution of a single name (Narayana) from a disrespectful or casual form (Narigadu) to a highly formal and esteemed title (Pantulavaru) as the individual climbs the social or economic ladder.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is extremely cunning or manipulative, implying that while they may deceive ordinary people, their true nature is known to the divine or to a very wise observer. It is often used to warn that deceptive tactics will eventually be uncovered or that someone is 'acting' smart but their intentions are transparent to those who matter.

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 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.

This expression describes a situation where someone blindly follows or agrees with someone else without thinking for themselves. It refers to a person who lacks an original opinion and simply mimics or supports whatever a more dominant person says or does, often in a submissive or sycophantic manner.