సాగువాటు చాలనాళ్ళాయె, గోగుకూర తెండమ్మా గోక్కుతిందామందట

This expression is used when a long-standing responsibility, burden, or major task is finally completed, leading to a sense of relief. It implies that once a major hurdle is crossed, the associated anxiety and stress naturally disappear.

This expression describes a situation where someone gives a response or an item that is exactly the opposite of what was requested. It highlights a lack of understanding, intentional stubbornness, or a total mismatch in communication between two people.

This proverb highlights that every person has a specific path or duty based on their role in life. Just as a householder must work hard in the fields to sustain his family, a monk must depend on alms for his survival. It is used to emphasize that one should adhere to the responsibilities and methods suitable to their particular station or profession.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are equally matched in their flaws or habits (often negative), making them a perfect pair for each other. It implies that a relationship or partnership succeeded because both parties share similar characteristics or temperaments.

This proverb highlights that laziness leads to limited options and poverty, whereas those who are active, even in humble tasks, often find more variety and abundance. It is used to mock someone who is too lazy to work for their own livelihood and contrasts them with those who are resourceful or hardworking.

Doing something dangerous. One should avoid taking to dangerous paths to solve one’s problems, as they may lead to more troubles.

This expression describes a situation where an outcome results in one of two extremes—either total success or complete subservience/failure. It is used to describe a high-stakes scenario or a person who finds themselves in a position where they must either be the master of a situation or its humble servant, with no middle ground.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where attempts to resolve a conflict or manage a complex situation backfire, leading to more grief and causing a permanent split or division (often referring to a family separation). It signifies that instead of a happy ending, the complications led to sorrow and fragmentation.

This proverb describes a situation where a person loses their initial investment or main assets in a venture, only to end up with a trivial or insignificant gain. It is used to mock a failed business or effort where the losses far outweigh the minor incidental benefits remaining.

This is a humorous and satirical corruption of Sanskrit rituals. It is used to mock people who pretend to be traditional or scholarly but actually twist rules or language to satisfy their own desires (often gluttony). It represents a 'spoof' on Vedic chanting where the sounds are imitated but the meaning is replaced with something absurd or contradictory.