నీ తారికాడేది ఎవరంటే, అంజీకివచ్చిన అంకడు అన్నాడట.

This proverb describes a situation where someone performs a task or assumes a role without any formal authority or validation, relying instead on a flimsy or irrelevant excuse. It is used to mock people who take liberties or act self-importantly based on non-existent or ridiculous justifications.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is uncooperative, stubborn, or evasive about a commitment, but immediately changes their tone and pretends they were always willing to comply once they receive an incentive or are held accountable. It highlights hypocrisy and opportunistic behavior.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to hide their true intentions or feelings with a silly or weak excuse after being snubbed or rejected. It highlights awkward attempts to save face when one's presence or actions are questioned.

This expression is used to describe someone who tries to cover up their own mistakes or lack of skill by blaming external factors or circumstances. It is similar to the English proverb, 'A bad workman blames his tools.'

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is blamed or a reason is given just because they have no one to defend them or no social status. It highlights the tendency of society to scapegoat vulnerable or isolated individuals for any wrongdoing without proof.

This proverb describes a situation where someone persistently tries to claim ownership or credit for something even after being explicitly told it doesn't belong to them or is incorrect. It is used to mock people who are shamelessly stubborn or opportunistic despite being rejected.

Kādu in Telugu means " it is not," "no;" in Tamil it signifies " the ear." A Telugu man on one occasion accidentally stuck the barb of his spear into a Tamilian's ear, on which the latter cried out "Kādu! Kādu!" ( My ear! my ear! ) The Telugu man thinking he meant to say " Not yours, not yours" pulled at the spear all the harder, saying "Nādi! Nādi!" (It's mine! it's mine!). Said to a man who is obstinate in argument.

This proverb is used to describe a situation that is inevitable or bound to happen. Just as a woman visiting a village will eventually need to go to the communal water source, a person involved in a particular situation will eventually have to face its natural consequences or perform the expected next steps.

This proverb is used to describe someone who attempts a task far beyond their capabilities, fails due to their own incompetence, and then blames external factors or the environment instead of taking responsibility. It highlights the human tendency to make excuses for personal failure.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person who is weak, poor, or indebted is unfairly blamed for everything that goes wrong. It highlights how the vulnerable become easy targets for scapegoating in any unfavorable circumstance.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two beneficial or relevant events happen simultaneously or overlap perfectly. It refers to a scenario where one trip or action serves two purposes—visiting a relative (kinship) and attending a social/religious gathering (perantam) at the same time, thereby saving effort and making the most of the occasion.