నిప్పు లేనిదే పొగ రాదు

This expression describes a situation where someone is indirectly forced or pressured to leave or quit because the other person is too polite or hesitant to ask them directly. It is commonly used when someone creates an uncomfortable environment to drive another person away.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone wants to get rid of a person or end a situation but doesn't want to say it directly. Instead, they create uncomfortable conditions or make things difficult to force the person to leave on their own accord. It is synonymous with 'indirectly forcing someone out'.

This expression implies that the character, behavior, and values of the citizens or followers are a reflection of their leader. If the leader is righteous and hardworking, the people will follow suit; if the leader is corrupt, the society tends to follow that path. It is used to emphasize the influence and responsibility of leadership.

This expression is used to describe a person who behaves like a great leader or a powerful figure in a place where there is no competition or among people of low caliber. It is similar to the English proverb 'In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.'

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'There is no smoke without fire.' It is used to suggest that if there are rumors or signs of something happening, there is usually a factual basis or a real reason behind them.

Unless there is some basis, there can be no suspicion, or gossip. One should take care to see that there isn’t even a slight lapse that gives rise to avoidable scandal .

This expression describes a state of extreme exhaustion or fatigue where even the slightest weight or smallest task feels unbearable. It is used to signify that as a situation persists or as one loses strength, things that were once effortless become difficult to manage.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has high status, titles, or pride, but lacks the basic resources or means to survive. It highlights the irony of being 'rich' in name but poor in reality, or having a prestigious position without the actual benefits or functionality of it.

This proverb describes a situation where someone loses their existing possessions or status while greedily pursuing something they don't have. It is used to caution against unnecessary risks or greed that leads to the loss of one's current security.

This proverb is a play on words using the Telugu word 'Raju' (to kindle/to be a ruler). It suggests that once a fire is lit or once a husband's temper is ignited, trouble or heat is inevitable. It is used to describe situations where a conflict or a process, once started, will naturally run its course and cause distress.