రోటికాడ రోకటిపాట ఇసుర్రాయికాడ అదేపాట

Refers to a severe blow of misfortune on some one already suffering. When misfortunes come, they come in battalions. It is on those occasions, one should be bold and face the situation.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks specialized knowledge or discernment in a particular field, yet attempts to judge or involve themselves in it. Just as a fox roaming the riverbank cannot distinguish a specific washing area (ghat) from any other spot, an amateur cannot understand the nuances or value of professional work.

This expression describes someone who is waiting patiently or cunningly for an opportunity to benefit from someone else's misfortune or mistake. It is used to refer to opportunistic behavior, similar to a fox waiting for prey to fall into a hole or for a trap to be sprung.

This proverb emphasizes situational awareness and appropriateness. It suggests that one's actions, words, or efforts should be tailored to the specific circumstances or the tools at hand, similar to the English expression 'To suit the action to the word.'

This expression means that one should adapt their speech or behavior according to the situation or the audience they are currently with. It is similar to the English proverb 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do' or the idea of being opportunistic and adjusting one's stance based on the immediate context.

This expression is used to describe a predictable situation where one word or action immediately triggers a specific, customary response or follows a well-known pattern. 'Suvvi' is a traditional rhythmic syllable used by women while pounding grain with a pestle, and thus it is inextricably linked to the 'Rokati Pata' (pestle song).

This proverb describes someone who avoids responsibilities or debts. The 'edge of the village' signifies a location that is easy to escape from or difficult to pinpoint, representing the elusive and untrustworthy nature of a person who habitually defaults on their promises.

This expression refers to rhythmic folk songs sung by women while performing manual labor, particularly grinding or pounding grain. It signifies the coordination, tradition, and the way music eases the burden of repetitive physical work.

This expression describes a person who talks grandly or boasts about their status at home, yet depends on others for their basic needs or survival. It is used to mock hypocritical people who act superior but are actually freeloaders.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely lazy, lethargic, or utterly useless. It suggests that the person lacks the basic initiative or physical activity expected of a human being, and doesn't even possess the agility or energy of a monkey.