ఓర్వలేని రెడ్డి ఉండీ చెరిపెను, చచ్చీ చెరిపెను.

This proverb is used to describe a person with an intensely jealous or malicious nature who causes trouble for others throughout their life and whose legacy or final actions continue to cause problems even after they are gone. It refers to people who are so spiteful that their negative influence persists beyond their presence.

This proverb describes a situation where a task or responsibility shared by many people ends up being neglected because everyone assumes someone else will take care of it. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'Everybody's business is nobody's business.' It is used when collective responsibility leads to total failure.

The ass that is common property is always the worst saddled. ( French. )*

This proverb highlights the importance of essential resources in a livelihood. Just as a household feels incomplete and lacks nutrition without dairy cattle, a farm cannot be productive without organic manure. It is used to describe situations where the fundamental elements required for success or prosperity are missing.

This proverb highlights the feeling of isolation and lack of support. Just as a farm without a tree offers no shade or respite for a farmer, a village where one has no relatives or friends offers no emotional support or belonging. It is used to describe situations where one feels lonely or lacks a support system in a particular place.

This proverb highlights the importance of guidance and discipline in upbringing. Just as a field without a fence or boundary (gattu) is vulnerable to being trampled or ruined by cattle and outsiders, a child who is not taught discipline and boundaries will grow up to be reckless and lack direction in life.

This expression suggests that if you want to defeat or take revenge on a powerful or wicked enemy, you must exercise extreme patience. Instead of acting impulsively, one should wait for the right moment or a vulnerability to strike effectively.

This expression is used when someone has been given complete authority and all the necessary tools to complete a task. It implies that the person no longer has any excuses for failure, as they possess everything needed to succeed. It is often used in professional or instructional contexts.

This expression refers to something that is in a precarious or highly risky position. Just as a crop field on a riverbank is constantly at risk of being washed away by floods, it describes situations, investments, or lives that lack security and are prone to sudden disaster.

A dangerous situation.

This proverb highlights how deceptive weather or situations can lead to unintended consequences. It refers to a situation where a woman might misjudge the time due to a cloudy sky (thinking it's still early or already late) and fail to complete her chores or return home on time, leading to misunderstandings or criticism regarding her character or diligence.

This proverb describes a situation of utter helplessness or lack of utility. Just as a field with no nutrients cannot produce a crop and a weak cow cannot provide service or milk, it refers to things or people that lack the basic strength or resources required to be productive.