నీ పత్తుపణం పాడుగానూ, నా వెరుపణం కుప్పలు కుప్పలు పెట్టు.

This proverb describes a situation where the overhead, transport, or incidental costs of a task far exceed the actual value of the work itself. It is used to point out inefficiency or when the effort/cost spent to achieve something is disproportionately high compared to the final result.

This proverb contrasts physical labor with strategic or steady placement. It suggests that someone who stays focused or 'sits' (often referring to a landowner or a steady worker) accumulates heaps of grain or wealth, whereas someone who wanders aimlessly or works without a plan faces hardships and troubles. It is used to highlight the rewards of stability versus the difficulties of being unsettled.

This expression refers to a person of exceptional quality or a valuable object found in an ordinary, poor, or messy environment. It is used to describe someone who stands out for their excellence despite being surrounded by mediocrity.

This expression is used to describe a person of extraordinary talent, virtue, or beauty who is found in a common or poor environment. It is the Telugu equivalent of the phrase 'a diamond in the rough,' referring to something precious hidden among the mundane.

This expression is used when someone cheats, deceives, or outsmarts their own mentor, teacher, or the person who helped them. It implies a betrayal of trust where the student/protege ends up causing a loss or embarrassment to their guide.

* Niemand sieht seine eigene Fehler.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is extremely naive, careless, or foolish. It highlights an absurd situation where someone's lack of intelligence or awareness leads to impossible or ridiculous excuses. It is often applied to people who cannot handle simple responsibilities and blame external, illogical factors for their failures.

This proverb is used to describe a rapid transformation or a sudden change in status or fortune. It refers to the agricultural process where what was a massive heap of unthreshed grain yesterday has been processed into clean grain today, signifying that things can change very quickly with effort or time.

This expression is used to describe something that is already worthless, ugly, or insignificant. It implies that there is no need to protect or be concerned about something that no one would envy or want in the first place.

This expression is used to describe something that is present in abundance or is easily accessible within a large collection. It signifies a state of plenty or a situation where a specific resource is concentrated in one place, making it easy to find or utilize.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of effort or resources are gathered at once, but the result is poor or unproductive. It implies that quantity does not guarantee quality, or that poor planning leads to a disappointing outcome despite having the raw materials.