పైన పోయే పక్షి ఈకలు ఎన్ని అన్నట్లు

This expression is used to describe an extremely high level of alertness or surveillance. It suggests that nothing, no matter how small or distant, can escape notice or pass through a particular area. It is often used when describing a place that is heavily guarded or a person who is exceptionally observant.

This expression is used to suggest that small problems should be solved with simple solutions rather than overreacting or using excessive force. It highlights the importance of efficiency and choosing the right tool or approach for the task at hand.

Unnecessary labour.

This is a common Telugu proverb used to describe the lives of daily wage laborers or poor people. It means that one must work hard every single day just to afford a meal. If they stop working for even a day, they will go hungry. It highlights a hand-to-mouth existence where survival depends entirely on continuous physical labor.

Refers to a random passerby, a stranger, or someone who has no connection to the matter at hand. It is often used to describe someone who gets unnecessarily involved in a situation or when a person blames a random stranger for an incident.

This proverb describes a situation where someone answers a question with another irrelevant or counter-question to avoid admitting ignorance. It is used when someone tries to cover up their lack of knowledge by being argumentative or evasive.

This proverb highlights the concept of merit and individual capacity. It suggests that people receive rewards or outcomes based on their worth, habits, or capabilities. Just as a bird is fed according to its nature, individuals get what they deserve or what they are accustomed to seeking.

God provides all his creatures with that which they need.

This proverb suggests that certain flaws, stubborn behaviors, or crooked traits in a person can only be corrected through harsh experiences, punishment, or the ultimate reality of life. Just as heat makes a bent stick straight or consumes it, difficult circumstances or strict discipline are sometimes the only ways to reform a difficult character.

This expression is used to describe a person who has become helpless, powerless, or has lost their support system. Just as a bird cannot fly or survive easily without its wings, it refers to someone who is unable to function or move forward in life due to a significant loss or failure.

* Chi non ha, non è.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is expected to provide help or protection instead causes harm or destruction. It refers to a betrayal of trust or a scenario where a person's lack of support leads to an even more predatory or damaging outcome.

This proverb describes a person who fails to notice large, significant losses or obvious mistakes (represented by the pumpkin) but spends excessive effort worrying about or analyzing trivial, insignificant matters (represented by the mustard seed). It is equivalent to the English idiom 'Penny wise, pound foolish'.