నలుపు నాలుగు వంకరలు చూపుతుంది, ఎరుపు ఏడు వంకరలు దాస్తుంది

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is extremely meticulous or demanding even when dealing with something very small, insignificant, or leftover. It highlights the tendency to fuss over trivial matters or to be overly particular about something that doesn't warrant such attention.

In traditional Telugu culture, the son-in-law (alludu) is treated with such extreme respect and hospitality that everyone in the household becomes hyper-vigilant and formal. This proverb uses hyperbole to describe how even inanimate objects would straighten up in his presence, signifying the pressure on the bride's family to ensure everything is perfect and orderly when he visits.

This proverb is used to describe someone who finds fault in the natural or inherent characteristics of an object or situation just to get a lower price or to criticize for the sake of it. Since tamarinds are naturally crooked, complaining about their shape while trying to buy them is illogical and hypocritical.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Two wrongs don't make a right.' It suggests that combining two negative actions, lies, or mistakes will not result in a positive outcome or the truth.

This expression means that a poet's true craftsmanship and command over the language are tested by how well they manage structural constraints like 'Yati' and 'Prasa' in classical prosody. Metaphorically, it implies that a person's real expertise is demonstrated when they successfully navigate the most difficult or technical aspects of their craft.

This expression is used to highlight an impossible or unnatural situation. Just as a crow can never be white and leather is inherently dark, certain truths or character traits cannot be changed no matter how much one tries to pretend otherwise.

This proverb is used to mock someone's irrational fear or superstition that performing a simple, good, or harmless act will lead to a ridiculous physical deformity or negative consequence. It is often used to encourage someone to stop making excuses and just do what is necessary.

This proverb is used to describe how people find it easy to criticize or find faults in a completed task, even though they did not contribute to the effort. It highlights the human tendency to offer unsolicited advice or pinpoint mistakes after the hard work is done.

This proverb reflects traditional social biases where the qualities or perceived flaws of a new entrant (the daughter-in-law) are unfairly attributed to the reputation or lineage of the entire family. It is often used to describe how a single person's traits or actions are sometimes used by society to judge an entire community or group.

This proverb is used to indicate that early signs or symptoms are enough to predict a future outcome or a larger underlying problem. Just as swelling in a child's feet can indicate their physical condition, small indicators often reveal the true nature of a person or a situation.