పారవేసుకున్న చోటనే వెతుక్కోవాలి

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no progress or change despite effort or passage of time. It highlights stagnation, laziness, or a repetitive cycle where things remain exactly as they were initially. It is often used to mock someone who asks for status updates when no action has been taken to move things forward.

This expression suggests that the level of one's defense or preparation should be proportional to the level of perceived threat or anxiety. It is used to advise someone to take adequate precautions based on the risks they foresee.

This expression emphasizes that the solution to a problem is often found at its source. It is used to advise someone to look for a lost item or resolve a failure by retracing their steps to the exact point where the mistake occurred or the item was lost.

This expression refers to a task or responsibility that requires undivided attention and meticulous care, especially when it is something important that has finally come to fruition after a long time. It suggests that one cannot afford to be negligent or look away even for a moment.

This expression emphasizes that problems should be solved at their source or root cause. It is used to advise someone to look for a solution or a lost object in the specific place or context where the mistake or loss originally occurred, rather than searching elsewhere in vain.

This expression suggests that forgiveness and mercy are most relevant and necessary precisely where a mistake or crime has occurred. It is used to advocate for a humane approach or empathy toward those who have erred, implying that justice should be tempered with grace.

This expression is used to highlight a mismatch in priorities or a lack of common sense. It refers to someone making an unnecessary fuss or clearing a large path for a very small, insignificant object. It is used when someone overreacts to a minor situation or demands resources that are disproportionate to the task at hand.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone, while trying to escape or hide from a small problem or danger, ends up encountering a much bigger or more terrifying trouble. It is similar to the English expression 'out of the frying pan and into the fire.'

This expression is used to describe a person who shows their power or dominance only over those who are weak or submissive. It suggests that a bully or an authoritative person takes advantage of someone's kindness or vulnerability because they know they won't face resistance.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' It implies that individuals are solely responsible for the consequences of their actions, whether good or bad. It is often used to suggest that one's current situation is a direct result of their past efforts or deeds.