నల్లేరు మీద బండి పారినట్టు

This expression is used to describe a situation where a punishment, burden, or consequence is excessively heavy or disproportionate to the size or capacity of the subject. It signifies overkill or an overwhelming force applied to a relatively small target.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a minor or insignificant person attempts to claim equal importance or status with someone of great stature by performing the same action. It highlights the vast difference in magnitude despite the similarity in the act itself.

This expression is used to describe a redundant or futile activity. Since graveyard sites (bonda lakunta) are typically overgrown with weeds like Nalleru (veldt grape), bringing more of the same plant there is an unnecessary waste of effort. It is similar to the English idiom 'carrying coals to Newcastle'.

This expression describes a situation where a sudden, unexpected obstacle or misfortune completely obstructs one's vision or progress just when everything seemed clear and promising. It is used when a person is caught off guard by a problem that renders them helpless or blind to the situation at hand.

This rhetorical question or proverb highlights the natural bias or difference in affection often found in families. It implies that a mother's innate love for her biological daughter is rarely matched by her feelings for her daughter-in-law. It is used to describe situations where there is perceived partiality or to acknowledge that certain bonds are naturally deeper than others.

This expression is used to describe something that has been done with extreme precision, neatness, or perfection. It is most commonly used to compliment beautiful handwriting, straight lines, or a very well-executed task that looks flawlessly continuous and smooth.

This expression is used to describe a process that is extremely smooth, easy, and without any obstacles. Just as a cart glides effortlessly over the soft, succulent Nalleru plant, it signifies that a task is being completed very easily.

This expression describes a situation where someone takes out their frustration or anger on an innocent third party or an inanimate object because they cannot confront the person who actually caused the provocation. It is similar to the concept of 'displaced aggression'.

This expression is used to describe someone with an insatiable appetite or a bottomless pit of a stomach. It compares a person's belly to the vast Kolleru Lake, implying they can consume an endless amount of food without ever feeling full.

This expression refers to someone who focuses on outward appearances, vanity, or superficial shows of status while lacking actual substance, property, or a solid foundation. It describes a person who prioritizes pride and showing off over practical stability.