నూరు వరహాలకు నూలుపోగన్నట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has already caused a significant loss or nuisance in the past, yet they return to cause even more trouble. It highlights the frustration of dealing with a recurring problem or a person who does not learn from their previous mistakes and continues to be a burden.

This expression is used to describe someone who is acting overly smart, being cunning, or plotting a subtle and intricate plan to deceive others. It implies that the person is meticulously crafting a scheme, much like the patience required to spin very fine thread.

This proverb describes a situation where someone undergoes a significant sacrifice or suffers a heavy loss to achieve a certain status or goal, but despite the sacrifice, the end result is humiliating or they are still addressed by a lesser title. It is used to mock situations where one loses both wealth and dignity for a futile outcome.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a previous interaction or investment resulted in a significant loss, yet the source of that loss returns to cause further trouble. It is typically used to express frustration toward someone who has already caused harm or waste and is now reappearing, implying that their presence is neither wanted nor beneficial.

This proverb describes a situation where many incompetent or unqualified people come together to perform an impossible task. It signifies a collective effort that is doomed to fail because neither the workers have the capability nor the subject has the potential to yield results. It is used to mock futile attempts or poorly managed group activities.

This expression describes how people's attitudes change based on a person's status or fortune. Just as people offer a small thread to the waxing crescent moon (hoping it grows) but offer full respectful salutations to the majestic full moon, people tend to give minimal attention to those starting out or in need, while showering great respect and honor upon those who are already successful, wealthy, or powerful.

This expression is used to describe a gift or contribution that is very small or symbolic in nature, yet given with respect or tradition. It originates from the ritual of offering a simple thread as a garment to the crescent moon (Nelabaaludu), symbolizing that even a humble offering is significant when directed toward something great.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stingy or protective of their wealth. It implies that the person is so miserly that even a slight accidental contact with them or their clothing is treated as a major loss or a demand for a fortune. It can also sarcastically describe someone who thinks too highly of their own value or status.

This expression is used to describe the broken or half-formed speech of young children. Just as a bundle of gold (varahalu) is precious, the innocent and stuttering attempts of a child trying to talk are considered delightful, sweet, and invaluable to hear.

This proverb is used to describe a person who appears healthy or fine on the outside but is constantly complaining of various ailments, or to describe something that seems simple but is prone to many complications and vulnerabilities.

Nuvvu is the Sesamum Indicum. The Sesamum crops are peculiarly liable to attacks of sap worm, blight, &c.