ఒట్టు తీసి గట్టు మీద పెట్టు

This is a traditional Telugu proverb based on rural observations of nature. It signifies that when ants start climbing trees or high ground, it is a sign of impending heavy rains. Since good rains lead to a prosperous harvest, the saying equates this behavior of ants to a bountiful agricultural season.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's efforts or travel result in a futile loop or an unintended destination, often returning back to where they started or ending up in a neighboring, insignificant place instead of achieving their primary goal. It signifies a lack of progress or a wasted journey.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and readiness. Just as a blunt knife is useless for cutting, farming becomes futile if the right season or opportunity is missed. It is used to convey that actions must be taken at the appropriate time to be effective.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone goes out with the greedy intention of gaining something for free or through exploitation, but ends up losing even what they already possessed. It highlights the irony of a person suffering a loss while trying to profit from others' misfortune.

This expression describes a situation where someone abandons a task or withdraws support at a critical stage after taking a significant risk or putting in initial effort. It refers to someone who leaves others in a vulnerable or dangerous position without warning, or sabotages their own success at the final moment.

This expression is used to describe someone who celebrates prematurely or boasts about overcoming hurdles before the entire task is actually completed. It highlights a sense of relief and pride after passing through several difficult stages of a process, often used when one feels they have finally reached a safe or stable position after a series of struggles.

This proverb warns against the dangers of reckless financial behavior and overconfidence. It compares taking excessive loans to the fatal mistake of letting go of a branch while high up in a tree; both actions lead to certain downfall. It is used to advise people to live within their means and avoid risky situations created by their own negligence.

This expression means that there is no need for extra effort or special proof to see something that is already obvious or right in front of your eyes. It is used when someone seeks unnecessary verification for a self-evident truth.

This proverb signifies that if you have an influential person or a decision-maker on your side, you will get what you deserve (or more) regardless of your position or timing. It is often used to describe nepotism or the advantages of having powerful connections.

This proverb describes a situation where the effort or resources spent to recover something trivial far exceed the value of the object itself, often resulting in a bigger disaster. It is used to mock disproportionate reactions or inefficient problem-solving.