రొట్టె లేదు గానీ, నెయ్యి ఉంటే అద్దుకుని తిందును అన్నాడట

This is a sarcastic Telugu proverb used to mock someone who makes excuses for their own inability by putting the burden on someone else's endurance. It is often used when someone promises to perform a task repeatedly or excessively, provided the other person can tolerate the consequences, implying that the task itself is no trouble for the performer but rather a test for the receiver.

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks common sense or is being pedantic/unreasonable. If there is no space available in a room or a situation, it is logically impossible to find a specific corner within that space. It highlights the absurdity of asking for a small part of something that has already been declared non-existent.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person of low character or merit cannot handle respect, wealth, or a high position. Just as ghee is considered a rich, sacred food that a dog's stomach supposedly cannot process, certain people cannot gracefully accept or sustain good fortune or honorable treatment without behaving inappropriately.

This expression is used to describe an action that worsens an already volatile or tense situation. Just as ghee makes a fire blaze more intensely, this phrase refers to 'adding fuel to the fire'—making someone angrier or making a conflict more severe.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely careless or indifferent about significant losses but makes a huge fuss over trivial or insignificant things. It is used to mock someone's lack of perspective or misplaced priorities.

This proverb describes the contagious nature of yawning compared to sneezing. While a sneeze is usually an isolated event for an individual, a yawn often triggers others nearby to yawn as well (the 'elder brother' following the lead). It is used to highlight how certain behaviors or habits are easily imitated or spread among people.

This proverb means that the quality or quantity of the final output depends entirely on the input or the effort invested. Just as the amount of clarified butter (ghee) produced depends on how much butter you start with, the results of a task are determined by the resources or merit available.

This proverb is used to describe people who, in their over-excitement or lack of common sense, end up doing something destructive or inappropriate. It mocks the absurdity of using a heavy tool like a crowbar for a delicate task like ear piercing, symbolizing how excessive zeal without wisdom can lead to ruin.

This proverb is used to mock someone who attempts a subtle or formal approach after failing at a much more direct or forceful attempt. It highlights the absurdity of expecting success through a minor gesture when a major effort has already failed. It is often applied to people who try to maintain formalities or 'follow procedure' after they have already been rejected or have failed in a blatant way.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an already intense emotion or conflict is further escalated or fueled by an additional factor. Similar to the English idiom 'adding fuel to the fire,' it signifies making a bad situation worse or making an existing anger even more explosive.