పై చట్టంలో పరమాన్నం, పాపరా నన్ను లేపరా అన్నట్లు

This proverb describes a situation of extreme betrayal. It is used when someone completely trusts another person, but that person takes advantage of that trust to cause them severe harm or ruin. It highlights the irony and cruelty of being betrayed by someone you relied on.

This proverb describes a situation where the cost, investment, or loss incurred in a venture is significantly higher than the actual profit gained. It is used to criticize poor financial decisions or tasks where the effort outweighs the benefit.

This proverb describes a situation where a person has grand aspirations or fantasies but lives in poverty or hardship. It is used to highlight the stark contrast between one's desires/dreams and their actual meager circumstances.

This expression is used to describe a 'no-win' or 'lose-lose' situation where both possible outcomes are negative or undesirable. It highlights a predicament where the choice is between a minor ailment and a fatal one, implying that there is no truly good option available.

This expression is used to highlight the transient and worthless nature of worldly life (Iham) compared to the eternal and precious nature of the spiritual or after-life (Param). It suggests that material pursuits are like soil/mud, whereas spiritual merit is as valuable as gold.

This expression emphasizes the importance of money and financial stability in the world. It suggests that even the smallest amount of money has divine power or significant value, often used to justify the pursuit of wealth or to highlight how money controls human affairs and provides security.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks skill or fails at a task, but blames external circumstances or their environment instead of admitting their own deficiency. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb: 'A bad workman quarrels with his tools.'

This expression is used to describe how relationships can change drastically over time. It highlights the irony or bitterness of life where someone who was once a close confidant or best friend has now become a bitter rival or enemy, often due to betrayal or changing circumstances.

This expression combines two sentiments: first, being the secret cause of a problem while pretending to offer a solution (hypocrisy); second, showing extreme indifference or laziness when urgent action is required.

This expression is used when someone exploits or betrays the trust of a person who relied on them for help, often by dragging the victim down to their own miserable level or situation instead of uplifting them. It describes a situation where seeking assistance results in being burdened with the helper's own problems.