రత్నాలన్నీ ఒక చోట, నత్తగుల్లలన్నీ ఒక చోట

This proverb describes a situation where a person entrusts their money or valuables to someone but continues to be suspicious of them. It is used to highlight the irony of relying on someone for a task while simultaneously lacking faith in their integrity or the safety of the arrangement.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's formal commitments or physical presence are in one place, while their desires or thoughts are focused somewhere else. It is often used to refer to people who are physically present but mentally or emotionally preoccupied with something or someone else.

This expression is used to describe a clear segregation between two groups based on quality, status, or nature. It implies that like-minded or similar-valued things (or people) naturally group together, separating the common or inferior from the rare or superior.

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This expression is used to describe a situation where things or people are organized and categorized by quality or merit. It suggests that excellence is separated from the ordinary, or that like-minded/similar-status individuals naturally group together.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is extremely ungrateful or dismissive of the food and hospitality provided to them. It suggests that despite being fed well, the person treats the main meals as nothing (zeros) and views the snacks or treats as a burden or tax (tributes) rather than a kind gesture.

This proverb emphasizes social stratification or the classification of quality. It suggests that people of high status, talent, or virtue (pearls) belong in one place, while those of lesser quality or common status (snails) belong in another. It is used to describe situations where 'likes belong with likes' or to point out that there is a distinct place for excellence versus mediocrity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is a complete lack of coordination or connection between two related things. It refers to someone who acts or talks irrelevantly to the context, or when the effort and the result are completely disconnected.

This expression describes a state of total disorder, lack of coordination, or a situation where things are scattered and not where they belong. It is used when the essence or value of something (the honey) is separated from its structure or source (the comb), leading to chaos or inefficiency.

This proverb highlights the difference in receptiveness to advice. A wise or good-natured person understands and corrects their behavior with just a simple word of advice. However, an obstinate or foolish person will not learn unless they are punished or dealt with harshly (metaphorically represented by a 'cheta' or winnowing basket). It is used to suggest that different people require different levels of persuasion or discipline.

A blow with a sieve, a broom, or a slipper is very degrading.

This expression is used to describe a person who shows their power or dominance only over those who are weak or submissive. It suggests that a bully or an authoritative person takes advantage of someone's kindness or vulnerability because they know they won't face resistance.