ఒకరి కలిమి ఇంకొకరి ఏడుపుకు కారణం

This rhetorical question is used to emphasize human equality. It suggests that despite differences in social status, wealth, or caste, all human beings are fundamentally the same and experience pain and suffering in the same way. It is typically used to challenge discrimination or unfair treatment.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one individual works hard to earn money or gather resources, but a different person (often a lazy or entitled relative) spends or enjoys the benefits. It highlights the irony or unfairness of labor and consumption.

This expression describes someone who claims to be an expert in everything but lacks true focus or mastery in a specific trade. It refers to a person who tries to perform multiple roles (like a village head or accountant—Karanum) such as supervising livestock, managing communications, and bookkeeping, often used to mock someone who meddles in every task without doing any properly.

This proverb is used to question unfairness or partiality in distribution. It highlights a situation where one person gets the whole benefit (the pancake) while another is expected to be satisfied with a tiny portion (a piece), or when something meant for one person is being divided unfairly.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person is officially in charge or holds a title, but another person is actually doing the talking, making the decisions, or exerting the influence. It highlights a disconnect between official authority and actual control.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'One man's meat is another man's poison.' It means that what is beneficial, enjoyable, or positive for one individual might be harmful, unpleasant, or toxic for someone else. It highlights the subjective nature of value and preference.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person does the actual hard work or has the genuine expertise, while someone else takes the credit or makes a lot of noise and display to appear important without having done the work.

This proverb describes a situation where there is a total lack of coordination or cooperation between people. It is used when individuals work at cross-purposes or pull in opposite directions, making it impossible to achieve a common goal.

This proverb describes a situation where one person puts in all the hard work and effort, but the rewards, enjoyment, or results are reaped by someone else. It is used to express the unfairness of labor distribution or to highlight when someone's toil only serves another person's gain.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person does the hard work or goes through an experience, while another person takes the credit or boasts about it as if it were their own achievement. It highlights the irony of someone seeking validation for efforts they did not put in.