పిల్లి కండ్లు పోగోరును, కుక్క పిల్లలు కలగకోరును.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is offered something they desperately need or want. It implies that the choice is obvious because no one would reject a benefit that solves their greatest problem. It is often used when someone asks a redundant question about whether a person wants a very favorable thing.

This proverb describes a situation where different parties have conflicting and selfish desires. It highlights a scenario of mutual ill-will or mismatched priorities where one's gain or wish has no alignment with the other's, often used to describe household or social discord where everyone is looking out for their own peculiar interests.

This expression describes someone who is extremely restless, impatient, or constantly wandering from one place to another without purpose. Just as a cat with a burnt paw cannot stay still and a dog with a burnt mouth keeps whining or moving in distress, it refers to a person in a state of agitation or aimless agitation.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to harvesting. It means that when a crop grows densely (thickly), it results in a large quantity of fodder/straw that needs to be stacked as 'vamulu' (haystacks). Conversely, if the yield is thin or sparse, the grain or produce is just enough to be stored in 'pathara' (underground storage pits). It is used to describe the relationship between the density of a crop and the resulting storage requirements.

This proverb describes a situation where different parties have conflicting desires based on their specific limitations or ignorance. It is used to mock people who do not understand their own surroundings or limitations; the one who cannot swat flies (docked tail) wants to stay in the herd, while the one who cannot see (blind) wants to wander away into danger.

This proverb highlights the traditional family dynamics and social relationships in Telugu culture. A brother-in-law (sister's husband or wife's brother) is seen as a well-wisher because your prosperity benefits his family, whereas a 'Dayadi' (paternal relative or rival claimant to an inheritance) is often viewed as a competitor who might benefit from your downfall or demise due to property disputes.

This proverb is used when a desired outcome occurs naturally or coincidentally through someone else's actions or suggestions. It describes a situation where what you wanted to happen is exactly what was offered to you, often used when an excuse or a suggestion perfectly aligns with one's hidden intentions.

This expression is used to mock someone who, despite being incapable of helping themselves or being in a dire state, tries to take on additional burdens or pretend they can provide for others. It highlights the irony of someone who cannot sustain themselves but is followed by others (like a pet cat) expecting to be fed.

This rhetorical question is used to highlight a situation where the choice is obvious. It implies that everyone naturally desires what is beneficial or necessary for them, and there is no doubt about their preference. It is often used when someone asks a person if they want something that is clearly desirable.

This proverb highlights the conflicting interests in financial transactions. A lender wants the borrower to prosper so they can recover their money with interest, whereas a borrower might maliciously hope for the lender's downfall to avoid repayment. It is used to caution people about the psychological dynamics of debt.

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