పిల్లికి రొయ్యల మొలతాడు కడితే, అటు వెళ్ళి పొదలో కూర్చుని తిన్నదట.

This proverb describes a situation where the output or productivity is just barely enough to meet basic, immediate needs. It implies that despite a lot of effort or time spent (like an old woman spinning yarn), the result is minimal and only sufficient for a single, small purpose (the grandfather's waistband), leaving no surplus.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is entrusted with something they cannot resist consuming or misusing. Just as a cat will immediately eat the prawns tied to its neck, a person placed in a position of temptation will inevitably succumb to it. It signifies a lack of trust or a foolish decision in delegating responsibility.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks basic sense, culture, or awareness of traditions. Akshatalu (sacred rice) are meant to be showered on the head for blessings, not eaten. It highlights how a foolish or ill-mannered person ruins a solemn or sacred gesture by acting out of ignorance or greed.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is treated with kindness, leniency, or given a position of trust despite their lack of experience or status, only for them to cause significant trouble or harm in return. It highlights misplaced kindness or the unexpected audacity of someone who should have been grateful.

This is an old proverb used to express skepticism towards individuals who lack traditional identifiers or social markers of accountability. It suggests that a person with no roots (house name), no identifiable features, or who doesn't follow local customs is difficult to hold responsible or trust. In modern usage, it serves as a metaphor for being cautious of people who lack transparency or have no stake in the local community.

This expression is used to signify that certain consequences or outcomes cannot occur unless a specific preliminary action or event takes place first. It emphasizes the logical order of events, often used in a cynical or blunt manner to point out that a process must be initiated before its end result (even a negative one) can be realized.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone asks for something specific or extra when the basic foundation is completely missing. It highlights the absurdity of requesting minor details when the core necessity is non-existent.

This expression is used to describe a completely illogical, foolish, or disproportionate solution to a problem. It refers to a situation where the remedy is worse than the disease, or when someone tries to fix a minor issue by causing a much larger, irreversible disaster.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is being extremely foolish or setting themselves up for a loss. Placing butter on the head (which melts in the sun) and using prawns (which are scavenged by crows and dogs) as a waistband implies that the person's assets or efforts will quickly vanish or be snatched away due to poor planning.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone relies completely on an unreliable source or person for safety or success, only to find themselves vulnerable or disappointed. It signifies misplaced trust or foolish dependence.