నా వీపు నీవు గీరు, నీ వీపు నేను గీరుతాను అన్నట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone pretends they didn't want something only after they were rejected or denied it. It is a way of saving face or acting out of spite when things don't go one's way, similar to the concept of 'sour grapes'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person seeks the benefits of an action while expecting someone else to undergo the necessary discipline, hardship, or sacrifice required for it. It highlights a lack of personal responsibility and the absurdity of expecting results without putting in the individual effort.

This expression is used to describe a situation where advice, information, or effort is wasted on someone who is incapable of understanding or unwilling to listen. Just as a deaf person cannot hear the loud sound of a conch, some people are indifferent to even the most important messages.

This proverb is used to describe how people are often unaware of their own faults or shortcomings, even though they can easily spot the mistakes of others. It highlights the lack of self-reflection or the difficulty in being objective about oneself.

This proverb describes a situation where someone gives a nonsensical or irrelevant reply to a simple request, or avoids work by engaging in pointless flattery/argument. It is often used when a student or subordinate tries to be over-smart instead of doing the task assigned by their mentor.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-awareness or basic competence, making them incapable of understanding or helping others. It is often used in a philosophical context regarding self-realization or sarcastically when someone who can't handle their own problems tries to offer advice to others.

This expression is used to suggest that some things are fundamentally flawed or permanently out of shape and cannot be used for a purpose that requires perfection. It is often applied to people's character or deep-seated habits, implying that a person's basic nature or a significant defect cannot be easily changed or rectified to suit a specific need.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person expects another to bear the burden or follow the rules for a benefit they themselves seek. It highlights the absurdity of expecting results without personal effort or sacrifice, or shifting one's responsibilities onto others.

This expression is used to describe a person who avoids hard work while pretending to be busy or helpful. It highlights a situation where one person does all the labor while the other merely makes unnecessary gestures or stands by without contributing anything useful.

This expression advises against seeking out or creating problems prematurely. It suggests that one should not worry about or interfere with potential difficulties until they actually manifest and require attention. It is similar to the English proverb 'Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you'.