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This expression is used to describe a situation where a person who is incapable of managing their own basic responsibilities or needs suddenly takes on an even larger or more complex burden. It mocks the irony of someone failing at the individual level yet attempting something that requires much more resources or maturity.

This refers to doing something inauspicious or undesirable. It is an unwanted burden and might lead to undesirable results.

This proverb highlights two fundamental realities: Truth is as powerful and piercing as fire, capable of exposing anything and burning through lies. Water is compared to a mother because it is essential for life, nurturing, and possesses a calming, life-giving nature. It is used to emphasize the importance of honesty and the sustaining power of nature.

This expression is used to describe a person who carries unnecessary baggage or clings to something burdensome while going to an important or celebratory event. It highlights the absurdity of holding onto something that hinders one's enjoyment or ease during a significant occasion.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely restless, anxious, or unable to stay in one place. Just as a cat with a burnt paw would jump around frantically and can't sit still, it refers to a person moving about aimlessly or nervously due to stress or agitation.

This expression is used to indicate that the hidden truth, internal secrets, or the real facts of a situation are known only to the divine or to those deeply involved, despite outward appearances. It is often used when someone is hiding their true problems or when the reality of a situation is much more complex than what is visible to the public.

This proverb is used to describe something that is incomplete or lacks a fundamental ingredient. In Telugu cuisine and culture, onions are essential for taste in curries, and serving dal is a basic requirement for a wedding feast. It highlights that certain elements are indispensable for an experience or task to be satisfactory.

This is a popular Telugu proverb highlighting the immense health benefits of onions. It suggests that while a mother is the ultimate well-wisher, the medicinal and nutritional value of onions is so significant for the body that it surpasses even a mother's care in certain health aspects.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely restless, anxious, or unable to stay in one place. Just as a cat with a burnt paw would jump around in distress, it refers to a person moving about aimlessly or frantically due to tension or urgency.

This is a popular folk saying used to describe the weather phenomenon known as a 'sunshower' (simultaneous rain and sunshine). In Telugu culture, it is traditionally joked that such unusual weather marks the celebration of a wedding among foxes.