రెక్కలు విరిగిన పక్షిలా ఉన్నాడు

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely sluggish, inactive, or lying motionless. It is often applied to people who are lazy or those who are resting heavily after overeating, based on the folk belief that a snake becomes immobile after consuming soil.

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 describes a situation where an already poor or struggling person, who survives on meager earnings (like a bird picking up grains), encounters a major misfortune or obstacle that prevents them from even making that basic living. It is used to highlight the cruelty of fate when a person's only source of livelihood is suddenly snatched away or hindered.

This expression is used to describe someone who looks dull, lifeless, sickly, or very weak. Just as a cotton wick becomes heavy, dark, and loses its fluffiness when soaked in thick castor oil, a person who appears drained of energy or spirit is compared to it.

This expression describes a person who is indecisive or neutral, refusing to take a side in a conflict or decision. Just as a cat sitting on a wall can jump to either side at any moment, it refers to someone waiting to see which side will be more advantageous before committing.

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 expression is used to describe someone who looks dull, gloomy, or listless. Just as a nail dipped in thick castor oil loses its shine and looks greasy and unappealing, this phrase refers to a person whose face or demeanor lacks energy or enthusiasm.

This proverb is used to highlight that if someone with a severe handicap or a major problem can succeed, then someone with a minor flaw or less significant hurdle can surely succeed as well. It encourages resilience by putting problems into perspective.

This expression describes a situation where someone who is already struggling for their basic livelihood or survival encounters a new, painful obstacle. It is used when an unfortunate person, who is working hard to make ends meet, faces an unexpected problem that hinders their ability to perform their primary task.

This expression is used to describe a place or a person that looks dull, empty, or devoid of life and charm. Just as a wall niche looks dark and hollow once the lamp is taken away, it characterizes a state of desolation or the loss of a person who was the 'light' of a home or group.