సిలార్, పిల్లలూ నేనూ తయార్.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone pretends they didn't want something only after they were rejected or denied it. It is a way of saving face or acting out of spite when things don't go one's way, similar to the concept of 'sour grapes'.

This proverb describes people who maintain a grand or wealthy appearance in public while suffering from extreme poverty or poor conditions at home. It is used to mock pretentiousness and the act of maintaining a false social status.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of balance and security. Just as a bowstring is secured at two ends to function properly, a mother is often considered 'complete' or secure when she has at least two children, ensuring that the lineage continues or that the children have companionship and mutual support.

This expression is used to mock someone who is extremely indecisive, prone to procrastination, or lacks any sense of urgency. It highlights a person who hesitates even about matters that are fundamentally their own responsibility or for their own benefit, just like a groom questioning his own presence at his wedding.

This proverb describes a situation where an event that was supposed to be joyful turns out to be extremely stressful or chaotic. It is used to mock someone who enters a situation expecting benefit or fun but ends up being physically or mentally exhausted due to unnecessary struggles, arguments, or poor management.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Like mother, like daughter' or 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree'. It implies that a child (specifically a daughter) will naturally inherit the traits, character, and habits of her mother.

This expression is used to highlight that charms, superstitions, or shortcuts cannot replace actual effort or the natural, essential cause of an outcome. It serves as a sarcastic retort to those who rely solely on rituals or superficial solutions instead of addressing the core requirements of a task.

This expression is used to describe a person who gives a completely irrelevant or out-of-context response to a simple instruction or advice. It highlights a situation where someone reveals unnecessary personal details or displays defensive vanity instead of just following a basic rule or suggestion.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is searching for something that they already possess or is right in front of them. It highlights absent-mindedness or overlooking the obvious.

This proverb refers to people who are accustomed to loud noises or harsh environments and therefore do not get intimidated by minor threats or small noises. A brazier (metalworker) works with loud hammering all day, so his children grow up used to high decibels and won't be scared by the simple sound of dry palm leaves. It is used to describe someone's resilience or lack of fear due to their constant exposure to tougher situations.