పులిగాడుకంటే గిలిగాడు గొప్ప

This is a traditional Telugu folk observation or weather lore. It suggests that when a hen vigorously flaps or shakes its wings to clear dust or feathers, it is an omen of an impending heavy downpour. It is used to describe natural signs that predict future events.

This expression is used when a situation turns out contrary to expectations or when an unintended person suffers instead of the one who was supposed to. It highlights irony, bad luck, or the unpredictability of outcomes where the target remains safe but an innocent or different party is affected.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a powerful or intimidating person meets someone even more formidable or clever who can control them. It is equivalent to the English saying 'to meet one's match' or 'every bully has his master'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a strong, fierce, or arrogant person is eventually defeated or outsmarted by someone even more capable or clever. It conveys the idea that no matter how powerful someone is, there is always someone superior who can keep them in check.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is forced to settle for a mediocre or low-quality option right from the beginning without ever exploring better alternatives. It highlights the frustration of being stuck with something unsatisfactory for a long time.

This expression emphasizes that true companionship and a husband's status are earned through love, mutual understanding, and emotional connection rather than through the mere ritual of marriage or tying a sacred thread. It is used to highlight that legal or ritualistic bonding is secondary to emotional compatibility.

This expression is used to describe a person who is lazy, useless, and parasitical. It refers to someone who contributes nothing to society or the family (doesn't give anything) and doesn't even have the decency to 'get out of the way' (doesn't die), yet is always present promptly whenever it is time to eat at someone else's expense.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an effort is completely futile or wasted because the recipient is unresponsive or emotionless. Just as a statue made of wood cannot feel a tickle, certain people cannot be moved by persuasion, humor, or emotional appeals.

This proverb is used to emphasize that results (the task accomplished) are more important than mere strength or ego. It suggests that one should focus on getting the work done successfully rather than boasting about one's power or status.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely healthy, sturdy, and strong, or someone who remains unaffected and thrives even in humble or messy surroundings. Just as an onion grown in manure becomes very pungent and firm, this refers to someone with a robust constitution.