స్తంభం చాటున ఏంది? అంటే, కుంభమన్నారట. అయితే, నాకేనా మూడు మెతుకులు?

This expression is used to describe something that is impossible, nonsensical, or a complete fabrication. It refers to situations where someone tells a lie or presents a scenario that defies logic, much like finding a physical pot in the vacuum of space or a Monday occurring inside a Sunday.

This expression is used to highlight that starting a project or having one component of a larger task does not mean the task is complete. It emphasizes that a single effort or a superficial beginning is not equivalent to a finished achievement, often used to humble someone who is overconfident after only making a small start.

This expression signifies that self-indulgence or self-praise lacks the fulfillment or validation that comes from others. It is used to convey that certain experiences or appreciations require a second party to be meaningful, emphasizing that one cannot derive true satisfaction solely from oneself in certain contexts.

This expression is used to describe a hypocritical person who appears sweet, kind, or friendly on the outside but harbors malice or evil intentions within. It is often used as a warning to be cautious of people who use flattering words to hide their true harmful nature.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks firm determination or a situation that is unstable. Just as a pillar fixed in slushy mud lacks a solid foundation and wobbles, it refers to individuals who frequently change their opinions, stances, or decisions.

Said of a time server. To sit on two stools. (Latin.)‡ * Was Kümmerti's den Mond, wenn ihn die Hunde anbellen. † Chi mal comincia, peggio finisce. ‡ Duabus sellis sedere.

This expression is used to describe something that is non-existent, nonsensical, or a complete lie. Since donkeys do not lay eggs, it refers to an absurdity or a tall tale told to deceive someone.

A 'Purnakumbham' is a traditional Indian vessel (usually copper or brass) filled with water and topped with mango leaves and a coconut. It symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and spiritual perfection. In Telugu culture, it is used to formally welcome honored guests, deities, or during auspicious ceremonies like housewarmings and weddings as a sign of respect and good fortune.

This is a sarcastic expression used to dismiss someone who is talking nonsense or using complex, made-up calculations to confuse others. It is a retort to illogical arguments or meaningless statistics, essentially asking 'If your premise is nonsense, what is the value of this other nonsense?'

While literally referring to a famous temple town in Tamil Nadu, in common Telugu parlance, this term is used to describe a large-scale financial scandal, conspiracy, or fraudulent scheme involving high-stakes deception.

This expression describes a situation where someone gives an irrelevant, evasive, or overly literal answer to a simple question. It highlights a lack of common sense or an intentional effort to avoid answering the actual point by focusing on the raw material rather than the finished object.