పిచ్చి కుదిరింది రోకలి తలకు చుట్టమన్నాడట

Refers to a severe blow of misfortune on some one already suffering. When misfortunes come, they come in battalions. It is on those occasions, one should be bold and face the situation.

This proverb is used to question the nature of a relationship. It asks whether a person is a genuine blood relative (pegu chuttam) who cares out of love, or a 'fair-weather friend' (pettu chuttam) who is only around for financial gain, gifts, or personal benefit. It is often used when someone shows sudden interest in a person's life only when they become wealthy or influential.

A table friend is changeable. (French.)‡ * Vache de loin a lait asses. † Geluk en glas brekt even ras. ‡ Ami de table est variable.

This proverb describes a classic Catch-22 or a circular paradox where two conditions are dependent on each other, making it impossible to resolve either. It is used to describe a deadlock situation where you cannot start one thing without finishing the other, but the second thing cannot be finished without starting the first.

This is a traditional Telugu superstition or folk belief. It suggests that if a pestle (rokali) accidentally falls or slips while someone is using it for pounding, it is a predictive sign that guests or relatives are about to visit the house. It is often used playfully when unexpected guests show up or when someone is clumsy with kitchen tools.

This expression is used when someone requests help or a specific favor but receives something useless, harmful, or completely contrary to their needs. It highlights a situation of disappointment where a genuine plea is met with indifference or hostility.

This expression is used to mock someone who is overly eager or determined to proceed with a plan even when the most essential requirements are not yet met. It highlights a lack of practical planning or a situation where someone is putting the cart before the horse.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is overly focused on a trivial or superficial gain while suffering a massive, tragic loss. It satirizes a person who prioritizes vanity or minor details over significant life disasters, such as a widow being more concerned with the shape of her shaved head than the death of her husband.

This expression describes a classic 'Catch-22' or a circular deadlock situation where two necessary conditions are dependent on each other, making it impossible to resolve either. It is often used to describe bureaucratic hurdles or complex problems where one cannot start without the other, yet neither can move forward.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone solves one problem by creating another, or uses a resource meant for a fundamental necessity to satisfy a less critical need. It refers to poor planning or a makeshift solution that lacks common sense, as leaving the waist uncovered to cover the head is counterproductive.

This proverb describes a person who uses irrelevant excuses to procrastinate or avoid doing a simple task. It highlights the tendency of lazy or unwilling people to wait for an 'auspicious' or 'specific' time to perform even the most basic chores that have no connection to such timing.