సంతలో బేరము లచ్చికి గాజులకు సరి.

This proverb is used to describe a business or activity that yields very little profit, barely covering the basic sustenance or operational costs of the person doing it. It signifies a hand-to-mouth existence where there is no surplus or savings despite the effort put in.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the hard work or effort put into a task is just enough to cover the gains, resulting in no net profit. It signifies a break-even scenario where the struggle and the reward cancel each other out.

For a petty businessman, the profit from his business would hardly meet his basic needs. This refers to an unprofitable enterprise.

This proverb is used to criticize people who talk a lot or make grand promises without any intention of actually helping or providing anything. It highlights the pointlessness of empty negotiations or discussions (vatti beramu) that do not result in a tangible outcome or act of generosity (petti poyadam).

This expression refers to a negotiation or deal where one party is not in desperate need or in a hurry. Since they are already satisfied (full), they can afford to be indifferent, picky, or firm on their terms without worrying about the outcome.

This proverb is used to describe a business or activity that yields very little profit, barely covering one's basic needs or daily expenses. It suggests that despite the hard work involved, the returns are only sufficient for survival and not for saving or growth.

This expression refers to someone being stingy or haggling over small amounts despite being in a place of immense wealth or abundance. It is used to describe an inappropriate or narrow-minded focus on trivial savings when one is surrounded by riches.

This proverb describes a situation where someone acts out of place or performs a private/respectful gesture in an inappropriate or public setting due to a misunderstanding or lack of common sense. It is used to mock people who do the right thing at the wrong time or place.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the bad deeds or mistakes someone has committed are roughly offset or balanced out by their attempts at atonement or good deeds. It is often used sarcastically to imply that someone's superficial rituals or minor good acts are just barely covering up their significant wrongdoings, or that the accounts of good and bad have been settled.

This expression is used to describe an unnecessary or redundant action. It refers to a situation where someone seeks formal permission or documentation for a trivial, everyday matter that doesn't require it, much like someone writing an official note just to buy bangles at a local market.