రమాపతే, సీతాపతే, పొద్దున లేస్తే పొట్టే గతి.

This humorous proverb describes people who have no work or higher purpose other than thinking about their next meal as soon as they wake up. It is used to mock laziness or an obsession with eating over being productive.

This expression is used to describe a state of utter poverty or a situation where one has lost everything and is left with nothing but a basic mat to sleep on. It is often used humorously or self-deprecatingly to indicate that one is completely broke or has returned to a humble beginning after a failure.

This proverb expresses the struggle of common people for whom daily survival and filling their belly is the primary concern above all else. It is used to describe a state of poverty or a situation where basic necessities take priority over higher thoughts or luxuries.

This proverb refers to a situation where two people or objects are perfectly matched in terms of toughness, stubbornness, or quality. Just as a stone pot is strong enough to withstand being stirred by a heavy iron ladle, this expression is often used to describe two equally difficult or strong-willed individuals dealing with each other.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to describe situations or people that stay longer than desired. Just as morning rain often persists throughout the day, a relative who arrives late in the evening is expected to stay overnight and potentially longer, making it difficult to ask them to leave.

This expression describes a hand-to-mouth existence or a struggle for basic survival. It implies that everything earned during the day is immediately spent on basic necessities like food (stomach) and clothing, leaving nothing for savings or future planning.

This expression is used to describe a situation where, despite expectations of change or improvement, someone remains in the same poor or stagnant condition. It signifies that some people's fate or routine never changes regardless of the circumstances.

Nippati is a kind of damper.

This expression describes a relationship where people are close enough to eat together or share social meals, but do not share a deep, private, or familial intimacy. It is often used to define the boundaries of a friendship or a formal association where one's private life remains separate.

This expression is used to describe someone who appears calm, beautiful, or well-behaved while stationary or silent, but turns out to be aggressive, loud, or ill-mannered once they start acting or speaking. It is often used to warn that appearances can be deceptive.

This proverb highlights the consequences of laziness and lack of ambition. It suggests that people who spend their entire day worrying only about their next meal or immediate basic comforts, without doing any productive work or planning for the future, will eventually face extreme poverty and end their lives with nothing.