పైడికొండలో బచ్చు బేరాలా

This expression is used to describe something that is done very clearly, directly, and decisively without any ambiguity. Just as a coconut breaks cleanly into two when hit correctly, it refers to speaking or acting in a straightforward and blunt manner.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone approaches for a small favor or a specific purpose, but then starts interfering with or demanding things beyond what they originally came for. It highlights unnecessary meddling or shifting focus from the main reason for a visit to something trivial or inappropriate.

This proverb is used to describe someone who shows off a high status or wealth through grand words and arrogance, while in reality, they are struggling with basic necessities or are in a pathetic state. It highlights the irony of maintaining a false, boastful image despite extreme poverty or failure.

This proverb emphasizes the power of having backing or support (financial, social, or emotional). It suggests that with the right assistance or a strong foundation, one can overcome even the most formidable obstacles that would be impossible to tackle alone.

This proverb signifies that if one's character, work, or product is of genuine and high quality, they do not need to worry about the criticism or the evaluation of others. Just as pure gold doesn't need to fear the goldsmith's test, an honest person doesn't need to fear scrutiny.

This proverb is used to describe how superficial or fake things/people often have a lot of noise, show, or observers around them. Just as fake gold requires many 'examiners' or 'cutters' (katikulu) to test it, falsehood often comes with excessive complications or people trying to verify/critique it, whereas truth or real gold stands silently on its own merit.

This proverb is used to describe a person who puts on a grand show of wealth or status to impress others while suffering in extreme poverty or lacking basic necessities behind the scenes. It mocks the irony of prioritizing false prestige over survival.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one's total income or earnings from a venture are completely exhausted by minor or incidental expenses, leaving no profit. It signifies a break-even point where the effort put into a business or task only covers the basic costs or small personal desires, resulting in no substantial gain.

This proverb describes a hypocritical person who speaks very sweetly and kindly (like jaggery) but harbors harmful or malicious intentions (like sharp scissors) in their heart. It is used to warn others about people who are outwardly pleasant but inwardly deceitful.

This proverb signifies the unpredictable nature of fortune and time. It means that a wealthy person can become poor and a poor person can become wealthy; nothing in life is permanent. It is used to advise humility during success and hope during adversity.