నూరుమంది గుడ్డివాళ్ళు నూతిన పడితే, కన్నున్న వాడు ఒకడు గడ్డకు ఎత్తును

This proverb describes a situation where one person puts in the hard work and resources to establish something significant, while another person takes over the easier, daily maintenance or claims the credit/benefits. It is used to highlight the disparity between the founder and the beneficiary.

This expression is used to describe a situation, system, or life that has lost its direction, order, or stability. It implies that things are no longer functioning correctly or are in a state of chaos, much like a bullock cart that has slipped out of its ruts or off the road.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a group of ignorant or unskilled people follow each other without proper guidance, eventually leading to a collective disaster. It highlights the danger of 'the blind leading the blind' or lack of leadership in a large group.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person works hard to earn wealth or resources, while another person (often someone lazy or opportunistic) takes charge of managing, spending, or calculating that wealth without having contributed to the effort. It highlights the disparity between the laborer and the beneficiary.

This proverb highlights the importance of grooming and care. Even among many children, the one who is bathed, oiled, and well-kept stands out and attracts more affection. It suggests that presentation and self-care make a person more appealing.

This proverb is used to mock someone who requires assistance for even the simplest tasks, or to describe a situation where an unnecessary helper is appointed for an insignificant job. It highlights laziness or a display of false prestige where a person wants others to serve them even for basic survival needs.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely sluggish, motionless, or unresponsive. It refers to the belief that a snake becomes heavy and stays still in one place after consuming soil, and is often applied to people who are lazy or act oblivious to their surroundings.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who lacks knowledge or expertise tries to guide another person who is equally ignorant. It highlights the inevitable failure or disaster that occurs when leadership or advice is sought from incompetent sources. It is equivalent to the English expression 'the blind leading the blind'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone achieves success purely by chance or luck, rather than through skill or intention. It is often used sarcastically when an incompetent person happens to get something right once, implying that their success cannot be repeated reliably.

This proverb describes a situation where a group of people lacking knowledge, vision, or guidance follow each other blindly, ultimately leading to a collective disaster. It is used to caution against following the crowd when no one in the group truly understands the situation or knows the right path.