రెక్కల లేని పక్షి, తోక లేని చుక్క

This expression is used to describe a person who has lost their support system, power, or means of independence. It conveys a state of utter helplessness or being stranded after a significant setback.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks direction, stability, or control in their life. Just as a kite without a tail spins out of control and is at the mercy of the wind, this phrase refers to someone wandering aimlessly or being highly unstable in their actions or situation.

This is a common Telugu proverb used to describe the lives of daily wage laborers or poor people. It means that one must work hard every single day just to afford a meal. If they stop working for even a day, they will go hungry. It highlights a hand-to-mouth existence where survival depends entirely on continuous physical labor.

This proverb describes a situation where two people who are supposed to help each other are both equally incompetent, lazy, or incapable. It is often used to mock a partnership or a household where no work gets done because neither party has the strength or will to perform their duties.

This proverb highlights the importance of essential resources in a livelihood. Just as a household feels incomplete and lacks nutrition without dairy cattle, a farm cannot be productive without organic manure. It is used to describe situations where the fundamental elements required for success or prosperity are missing.

This proverb is used to describe things that are unnatural, inexplicable, or lacking their primary cause. It refers to a situation where a result is seen without its source, often used to highlight something that feels incomplete, artificial, or suspicious.

This proverb is used to describe things that are of the highest quality, pure, and without any flaws or unnecessary fillers. Just as pure gold jewelry without lac (wax filler) is more valuable and pure meat without bone is more desirable, this expression refers to something that is perfect and substantial in its own right.

This expression is used to describe something that is bland, incomplete, or lacking its essential flavor or excitement. Just as salt is vital for dal and pickle is the necessary accompaniment for fermented curd rice (saddi), a situation or a person's talk without substance is considered dull and unappealing.

This proverb is used to describe a match between two people who are equally lacking or poorly suited in a similar way. It implies that a person gets a partner or an associate who is just as flawed or incomplete as they are, often used in a humorous or satirical context to describe mediocre pairings.

This proverb describes a situation of utter helplessness or lack of utility. Just as a field with no nutrients cannot produce a crop and a weak cow cannot provide service or milk, it refers to things or people that lack the basic strength or resources required to be productive.