సూదికోసం సోదెకు పోతే, పాత రోకళ్లు బయట పడ్డాయి

This proverb describes a situation where a person, driven by greed or a desire for something they don't possess, takes a risk that results in the loss of their current assets or possessions. It is similar to the English expression 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' or 'Grasp all, lose all.'

This proverb describes a situation where an attempt to solve an existing problem or acquire a new resource results in being confronted by previous unresolved obligations. It is used when someone's efforts to move forward are hindered by their past mistakes or debts suddenly demanding attention.

This expression is used when someone who was initially perceived to be highly virtuous, talented, or perfect turns out to have many hidden flaws or negative qualities. It highlights the disappointment when reality contradicts a positive first impression or an idealized image.

This proverb describes a situation where a person, in their pursuit of recovering a small or trivial loss, ends up incurring a much larger and more significant loss due to neglect. It is used to caution against misprioritizing small problems at the expense of larger assets.

This expression describes a hypocritical person who acts virtuous, kind, and saintly in public or with strangers, but is cruel, abusive, or ill-tempered with their own family members behind closed doors. It is used to expose someone's double standards or fake personality.

This expression is used to describe an act of extreme foolishness or disproportionate effort. It refers to situations where someone undertakes an incredibly difficult, bulky, or illogical task to achieve a trivial or small objective, often resulting in more trouble than the goal is worth. It originated from the stories of Paramanandayya's disciples who carried a heavy beam just to stick a needle into it so they wouldn't lose it.

In Telugu, 'Ragulu' and 'Chollu' are synonyms for the same grain (Finger Millet). This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is being redundant, making unnecessary distinctions between identical things, or pretending to offer different choices that are actually the same.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a small, trivial investigation or pursuit leads to the accidental discovery of a massive, long-hidden scandal or a series of dark secrets. It warns that digging too deep into minor issues might uncover more than one bargained for.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where secrets or hidden truths come to light when a protective cover or a source of support disappears. It can also imply that when a person's resources or power vanish, their true nature or past actions become visible to everyone.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to fix a trivial or minor problem, but in the process, they inadvertently expose much larger, hidden, or embarrassing secrets. It warns that sometimes the cost of seeking a solution for a small matter can be the revelation of major past mistakes.