పొట్లపాదికి పొరుగు గిట్టదు

This proverb describes a situation where one is free from major or expected problems but is constantly troubled by a small, persistent, or unexpected nuisance. It is used when someone complains about a minor but irritating issue that ruins an otherwise peaceful situation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is surrounded by difficult or troublesome neighbors on all sides. It implies that no matter which way you turn, there is conflict or negativity, making it impossible to live in peace.

This proverb emphasizes that one cannot escape the consequences of their actions or their internal guilt simply by changing their location. Physical movement doesn't provide moral absolution. It is used to point out that a person's problems or character flaws follow them wherever they go.

This proverb highlights that constant conflict or friction leads to destruction. Just as a clay pot wears down and breaks if it is constantly scraped, a neighborhood or relationship filled with constant bickering (poru) will eventually fall apart or become uninhabitable.

This is a popular Telugu saying used to suggest that what a person lacks in physical stature, they make up for with extreme cleverness, wit, or cunning. It is often used playfully or as a cautionary remark about not underestimating someone based on their small height.

This expression is used to describe things that happen internally or naturally without external influence. It often refers to how feelings, thoughts, or internal decay can arise and disappear within a person's heart or a system without anyone else knowing. It signifies that some processes are inherent and inevitable.

This proverb describes a person who, due to their own dishonest nature or bad habits, projects those same qualities onto others. It is used to describe someone who is overly suspicious of others because they know their own faults. It is similar to the English expression 'a thief thinks everyone steals'.

This proverb describes the foolishness of blindly imitating others without considering one's own capacity, necessity, or circumstances. It is typically used when someone tries to copy another person's lifestyle or actions out of envy or competition, only to end up hurting themselves.

This expression highlights how status is relative and context-dependent. A person who is highly respected or powerful in their own domain might be considered insignificant or a subordinate in a different environment where they lack authority or recognition.

This proverb highlights the inherent incompatibility between certain states of being. Just as an envious or hostile person finds fault with everyone and everything in the world, the truth can never coexist with or tolerate falsehood. It is used to describe situations where people or concepts are fundamentally opposed to one another.