సిగ్గుచెడ్డా బొజ్జ నిండితే చాలు

This expression emphasizes that the quality of intention and affection behind a gift or meal is far more important than the quantity. It is used to convey that even a small gesture is deeply satisfying when offered with a sincere heart.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is willing to give up a potential gain or an asset just to escape from a dangerous or stuck position. It signifies that safety and liberation are more important than the original objective when things go wrong.

Said by a man whose hand had been caught by a guana in a hole. Catching a Tartar.

This proverb describes someone who focuses on trivial matters or maintains unnecessary formalities even after suffering a massive tragedy or facing a total loss. It is used to mock people who do not understand the gravity of a situation and worry about insignificant details instead of focusing on recovery or survival.

This proverb is used to describe the extreme stinginess of a person. It suggests that for a greedy or miserly person, giving away money is as painful as death itself. It is used to highlight someone's excessive attachment to their wealth.

This expression suggests that for someone who is gaining something through illicit means or luck rather than hard work, even a small amount is a bonus. It is used to describe situations where people should be satisfied with whatever they can get when they have no right to it in the first place.

This expression refers to a person who relies on their own physical bulk or misguided confidence to solve a problem, only to face disaster. It is used to describe someone who acts foolishly without a proper plan or valid tools, believing their size or ego alone will save them from a dangerous situation.

This expression is used to emphasize that mere talk, pretense, or superficial actions cannot satisfy real needs like hunger or poverty. It suggests that actual effort or resources are required to achieve a result, rather than just acting as if the task is being done.

Inadequate measures. Idleness. Idleness must thank itself if it go barefoot.

This proverb is used to describe something that is very easy to accomplish or a person who is easily convinced or subdued. Just as amaranth (thotakura) is so tender that it doesn't need extra water to cook beyond what clings to it after washing, some tasks require minimal effort or some people are very soft-natured.

This expression is used to describe a situation where elders or people in responsible positions act in a manner that is immature, inappropriate, or embarrassing for their age and status. It highlights the irony of those who should know better behaving in a way that brings ridicule.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely shameless and indifferent to public opinion or criticism. It suggests that just as the moon continues its cycle regardless of anything, the person will continue their shameless behavior without any remorse or change, no matter the circumstances or how often they are called out.