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This expression refers to the intense, often irrational jealousy or envy felt by a young person towards others. It is commonly used to describe the competitive nature or the 'evil eye' (disti) that arises from youth when they see others succeeding or possessing something they desire.

This expression is used to describe a person who puts on a great show of being careful, superior, or sophisticated, yet ends up doing something trivial, foolish, or embarrassing. It highlights the irony of someone's pretense versus their actual outcome.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb used to predict heavy rainfall. It suggests that specific meteorological signs in the western sky indicate the arrival of monsoon rains that will be plentiful enough to fill even the most neglected or dried-up pits and ponds. It is used to express optimism about upcoming rains.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely manipulative, inconsistent, or shifty in their speech. It refers to someone who changes their story or logic constantly to suit their convenience, making it impossible to pin them down to a single fact or commitment.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It signifies that the 'Patamata' (Western/North-western) wind is extremely auspicious and beneficial for the growth of fine rice varieties (Rajanalu). It implies that with favorable nature or the right conditions, even unconventional places can yield great success.

This expression highlights the universal human attraction towards physical beauty (desire) and material wealth (gold/money). It is often used to suggest that it is human nature to be tempted by these two elements, though it can also be used as a cautionary remark regarding the primary sources of human attachment or downfall.

This is a traditional Telugu meteorological observation (sameta). It suggests that a rainbow in the east during the evening indicates no rain, while a rainbow in the west during the morning predicts heavy rainfall that will fill up all ditches and low-lying areas.

This proverb is used to indicate that low-quality or insufficient resources cannot satisfy a great need. Just as drinking the water used to wash rice (instead of eating the rice itself) won't satisfy hunger, superficial solutions cannot solve deep-rooted problems.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to monsoon patterns in the Telugu regions. It suggests that rainfall coming from the west (Southwest monsoon) is abundant and reliable enough to fill every dry pond, whereas rain clouds from the east (Northeast monsoon) are often insufficient or inconsistent, leading to drought-like conditions where even moisture-loving plants like 'tunga' grass wither away.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's actions or words have an immediate, predictable, or indirect effect on another person. It can also refer to people who react prematurely or sensitive individuals who respond even when a remark is not directly aimed at them.