పట్టిసం తీర్థానికి పత్తిగింజలంత మామిడిపిందెలు

This proverb refers to a condition where one feels frequent or excessive hunger despite having indigestion or a stomach upset. Metaphorically, it is used to describe a situation where someone who is incapable or lacking in substance makes excessive demands or shows greedy desire for more than they can handle.

This is a traditional agricultural observation or proverb indicating that by the time of the Maha Shivaratri festival (usually in late February or early March), the young green mangoes on the trees should have grown to a significant size, comparable to small stone lingas. It serves as a seasonal marker for the growth of the mango crop.

This proverb describes a situation where a person suffers a large loss while trying to achieve a small gain. It is used to highlight poor prioritization or scenarios where the cost of an endeavor far outweighs the potential reward.

This is a traditional agricultural observation or seasonal marker. It implies that by the specific time of the year when the Korukonda festival (Teertham) occurs, the mango crop typically reaches a certain stage of maturity (egg-sized). It is used to describe the timing of seasonal events or the progress of nature.

This expression is used to describe an offering or effort that is disproportionately small or cheap compared to the significance of the event. It highlights a mismatch between a grand occasion and a meager contribution, often used sarcastically to call out stinginess or lack of seriousness.

This is a popular Telugu saying referring to the seasonal transition. It signifies that by the time of the Shivaratri festival (usually in late February or early March), the winter season has almost ended, and the cold weather has reduced to a negligible amount, as small as a tamarind seed.

This proverb describes someone who is eager to enjoy the benefits or rewards of a task but is unwilling to take on the labor or responsibility associated with it. It is used to mock people who want freebies but refuse to work for them.

Literally referring to the Mimosa pudica plant, this expression is used to describe a person who is extremely sensitive, shy, or gets easily offended or hurt by even the slightest comment or touch.

This expression describes items or individuals that are in their most effective or dangerous state. Just as a knife is most useful when sharpened (tari), a person (historically used in the context of a captive woman or 'kutthi' meaning a young woman/slave) is most vulnerable or completely under someone's control. In modern usage, it highlights the peak state of readiness or the absolute influence one holds over something.

This expression describes someone who never leaves their home or is extremely timid and stays within a confined, safe environment. It is used to mock someone's lack of worldly exposure or their tendency to always stay indoors, much like a pet rabbit that stays around the kitchen for food.