పదిరోజులు పస్తున్న వాడింటికి మూడురోజులు పస్తున్నవాడు వెళ్ళాడట

This proverb is used to mock someone who tries to show off their education or status by artificially changing their pronunciation, but still gets it wrong. It refers to a person who, while illiterate, correctly called cattle 'pasulu', but after getting an education, tried to sound sophisticated by saying 'pachulu' (which is incorrect), proving that their learning is superficial and they have only acquired pretentiousness rather than true knowledge.

This expression refers to a situation where two parties are equally indifferent or have failed to fulfill their mutual obligations. It is often used to describe a relationship where neither person cares for the other, or to point out that since one person didn't perform a certain action, the other didn't react either.

This proverb describes a person who prioritizes maintaining a grand, flashy outward appearance or a luxurious lifestyle in society while neglecting the basic needs of their family at home. It is used to criticize vanity, hypocrisy, or financial mismanagement.

This proverb is used to describe an irreversible situation or a person whose character cannot be reformed. Just as stale, cooked rice cannot be used as fertile seed for a new crop, some things or people are beyond the point of being useful or changed for the better.

This proverb is used to mock someone who misinterprets a favorable situation or a 'good time' as an excuse to perform foolish, risky, or illegal acts without caution. It highlights the irony of using a positive circumstance to justify an inherently wrong or illogical action.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who exploits a favorable situation or a person's kindness to an extreme, irrational, or greedy degree. It suggests that one should not misuse opportunities or luck, as overdoing something wrong just because you haven't been caught yet will eventually lead to trouble.

This proverb describes a person who pretends to be wealthy and prosperous in public (by wearing expensive clothes or 'dastu') while suffering from poverty and hunger (fasting or 'pastu') in private. It is used to mock vanity, false pride, or the act of maintaining appearances despite financial hardship.

This proverb highlights the unpredictable and cyclical nature of fortune. Just as tides turn, a wealthy person (represented by ships) might lose everything and become poor (represented by carts), or a person in humble circumstances might rise to great power and wealth. It is used to advise humility during success and hope during hardship.

This proverb describes a lazy or opportunistic person who avoids the hard work (plowing/sowing) but arrives promptly to claim the benefits or rewards (harvesting). It is used to criticize those who do not contribute to a task but expect a share in its success.

This expression is used to signify that the current bad times or difficult circumstances are temporary and will eventually pass. It is often used as a way to counsel patience or to express hope that a period of injustice or suffering is nearing its end.