సిగ్గెందుకు లేదురా జగ్గా అంటే, నల్లనివానికి నాకేమి సిగ్గన్నాడట

This proverb is used to describe a person who is utterly shameless and indifferent to criticism. Just as a dead, leafless tree stump is unaffected by the wind and cannot breathe or sway, a thick-skinned or stubborn person remains unmoved by insults, advice, or social embarrassment.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect or decency, repeatedly bothering others or behaving inappropriately without feeling any embarrassment. Just as a pest continues to destroy a plant despite efforts to remove it, a shameless person continues their annoying behavior regardless of social cues or rebukes.

This proverb highlights the importance of effort and responsibility. It suggests that a person who is unwilling to perform basic labor or fulfill their duties does not deserve the rewards or status that come with them. It is used to mock lazy or incompetent individuals who demand privileges without doing the necessary work.

This proverb warns against judging things or people based solely on their outward appearance. It suggests that first impressions or surface-level characteristics can be deceptive; just because something looks like milk doesn't mean it is pure, and just because something looks like murky water doesn't mean it is useless.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is utterly shameless and persistent in their behavior despite repeated criticism or humiliation. It suggests that just as the dark moon day inevitably occurs regardless of anything, the person will continue their shameless actions without any hesitation or remorse.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect or has already lost their reputation and continues to act shamelessly without concern for social standing. It highlights a situation where someone, having already suffered a major embarrassment or failure, behaves as if nothing happened or tries to seek further social engagement despite their loss of dignity.

This proverb is used to describe a person who behaves shamelessly or impulsively to satisfy their desires or bad habits, ignoring social decorum or the embarrassment their actions might cause to themselves or others.

This expression describes a person who is completely indifferent to the purpose or significance of an event and is solely focused on their own basic needs, like food. It is used to mock someone who lacks any intellectual curiosity or social awareness, prioritizing personal comfort or immediate gain above everything else.

This proverb is used to describe extremely lazy individuals who are content to waste time or remain idle for long periods. It mocks someone who, when asked to do a long or tedious task, sarcastically suggests they can do it even longer because they have no intention of doing any other productive work.

During the Pongal feast in January a stingy man tried by a broad hint to avoid giving a visitor food, but the latter was not to be done out of his dinner. The Telugu New year's day falls in April, and cultivation commences in July. Eat and welcome ; fast and heartily welcome. Let the guest go before the storm bursts. (German.)*

This proverb is used to criticize a situation where someone is talking nonsense or lies shamelessly, and the listener is foolish enough to keep listening without questioning or feeling offended. It highlights a lack of standards in both the speaker and the audience.