పాలముంచినా నీటముంచినా మీదే భారం

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's small mistake or vulnerability is immediately taken advantage of by another person, or when someone is interrupted at a very awkward moment. It refers to the act of hitting or shutting someone's mouth right when they have it wide open to yawn.

This expression is used to describe someone who looks dull, lifeless, sickly, or very weak. Just as a cotton wick becomes heavy, dark, and loses its fluffiness when soaked in thick castor oil, a person who appears drained of energy or spirit is compared to it.

This expression refers to a situation where a person helps or supports someone who eventually turns against them or becomes the cause of their downfall. It is often used to describe ungrateful people or dangerous situations where the beneficiary becomes a threat to the benefactor, similar to the concept of 'nurturing a snake'.

This expression is used to advise someone against dwelling on the past or mourning over things that cannot be changed. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'There is no use crying over spilled milk.' It encourages focusing on the future instead of wasting energy on past mistakes or misfortunes.

This expression is used to describe someone who looks dull, gloomy, or listless. Just as a nail dipped in thick castor oil loses its shine and looks greasy and unappealing, this phrase refers to a person whose face or demeanor lacks energy or enthusiasm.

This proverb describes a person who performs a seemingly pious or charitable act using resources gained through deceit, exploitation, or by harming others. It highlights the hypocrisy of trying to earn merit through sinful or unethical means.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a burden, punishment, or responsibility is way too heavy for someone to handle. It highlights a massive mismatch between a person's capacity and the task or penalty imposed on them, often implying overkill or extreme disproportion.

This expression refers to 'Moola Vana' (rains during the Moola Nakshatram period) which are traditionally believed to be persistent and heavy. Metaphorically, it is used to describe a situation, problem, or consequence that is inevitable and bound to cause significant impact or trouble once it begins. It implies that certain events must run their full course before they subside.

This expression refers to a situation where a person is insulted or treated poorly after they have already faced a major downfall or loss. It signifies adding insult to injury or showing disrespect to someone who can no longer defend themselves.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something disappears or dissolves completely and rapidly without leaving a trace. It typically refers to the quick loss of wealth, resources, or the sudden failure of a plan.