తాగేది దమ్మిడి గంజాయి, ఇల్లంతా చెడ ఉమ్ములు.

This proverb is used to describe how people can ruin themselves or their reputation by adopting habits or postures that are inappropriate for their status or the context. It suggests that even a small, improper change in behavior can lead to downfall.

This proverb is used to describe someone who consumes a lot of resources (like food or money) but contributes absolutely nothing in terms of productivity. A 'dammidi' was a coin of the smallest denomination in ancient India. It is typically used to criticize laziness or inefficiency.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where information or property is public knowledge and cannot be kept private. Just as anyone can ring a temple bell and its sound is heard by all, matters that involve many people or are in the public domain cannot be kept confidential.

This expression is used to describe a wicked, bad, or unworthy person who is born into an illustrious family or found among a group of noble and virtuous people. It highlights a stark contrast where one negative element spoils the sanctity or reputation of its surroundings.

This proverb is used to describe someone who turns to virtue or a respectable life only after they have no other options left or have exhausted their capacity for vice. It suggests that their newfound righteousness is a matter of necessity or failure rather than a genuine change of heart.

This proverb is used to describe a person who creates a massive scene, makes a lot of noise, or shows off excessively over a very small or insignificant matter. 'Dammidi' refers to an old coin of the lowest value, implying a trivial expense or achievement that doesn't justify such a large reaction.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who makes lame excuses or finds faults in things that are generally good or standard. It implies that a city (representing wealth/abundance) cannot be truly poor, and salt cannot be bitter; therefore, the problem lies with the person's perception or their unwillingness to accept reality.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of hygiene, cleanliness, and self-respect regardless of one's financial status or poverty. It suggests that being poor is no excuse for being untidy or unhygienic.

This proverb is used to describe things that are disproportionate, mismatched, or absurdly scaled. It mocks situations where the priorities are misplaced or where the dimensions of things do not fit their intended purpose or natural order.

This proverb describes a person who possesses very little or performs a minor task but creates a disproportionately large mess, nuisance, or disturbance for everyone else. It is used to criticize someone whose small, often bad habits or insignificant actions cause great inconvenience to those around them.