పోయిన మగడు పోయినా, పొన్నకాయలా గుండు కుదిరింది

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and readiness. Just as a blunt knife is useless for cutting, farming becomes futile if the right season or opportunity is missed. It is used to convey that actions must be taken at the appropriate time to be effective.

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 proverb describes a situation where an attempt to fix a problem or recover a loss ends up causing even more damage or losing what little was left. It is used when a remedy is worse than the disease or when a risky move results in a total loss.

This expression emphasizes the extreme importance of integrity and keeping one's promises. In traditional contexts, it compares the loss of a person's reputation or honor (symbolized by broken promises) to the irreversible loss of virtue, suggesting that living without honor or credibility is a heavy burden.

This proverb suggests that one should not expect any benefit, hospitality, or return from an enemy. Even if you give or lose something valuable to an adversary, it should be considered a total loss because an enemy will never acknowledge the gesture or reciprocate. It is used to advise people to avoid dealings with those who harbor ill-will.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are equally matched in their flaws or habits (often negative), making them a perfect pair for each other. It implies that a relationship or partnership succeeded because both parties share similar characteristics or temperaments.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to describe things or people that lose their value, utility, or charm once they pass their prime. Just as an overripe okra becomes too fibrous to cook, certain roles or states of being become problematic or ineffective if they persist too long beyond their ideal time.

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 proverb describes a situation where someone experiences a significant loss or misfortune, yet they continue to focus on trivial or unrelated matters, or offer unsolicited, minor advice in the face of a larger disaster. It is used to mock people who remain stubbornly focused on small details when everything is already ruined.

This proverb suggests that one should not expect help or goodwill from an enemy. Even if they appear to give something or help you, it is likely temporary, unreliable, or comes with hidden strings that ultimately result in a loss for you. It emphasizes the importance of self-respect and the futility of depending on those who wish you ill.