తాకట్ల మొగుడా తంటాల మొగుడా నీ తనువుండగానే నన్ను మనువిచ్చిపోరా

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone waits for others to act or succeed before taking initiative themselves, or a situation where one's fate is tied to the general outcome of a group. It is often used to mock someone who lacks independent drive and simply follows the crowd's luck or progress.

This proverb highlights pragmatism over tradition. 'Oli' is a traditional bride price paid at marriage, while 'Kuli' refers to daily wages or immediate support. It suggests that a person who provides for one's immediate needs and livelihood is more valuable than someone who merely fulfilled a traditional or ceremonial obligation in the past.

This expression describes a person who lacks focus, loyalty, or a specific plan, and instead accepts or settles for the very first person or option they encounter. It is used to criticize someone's lack of discrimination, poor decision-making, or desperation in choosing alternatives.

This expression refers to a situation where a harsh or severe remedy is required for a difficult problem. Just as a stick causes sharp pain when it touches a wound, a strict or tough person is sometimes needed to manage or control a troublesome individual or situation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person who is supposed to be subordinate or younger ends up dominating or controlling the person who should be in charge. It highlights an ironic reversal of roles or a situation where someone finds a match for their stubbornness or authority.

This expression originates from Vemana's poetry. it suggests that the ultimate goal of spiritual practice is self-realization. Once a person understands that their true self is the soul (Atma) and not the physical body, formal rituals or rigorous penance (Tapas) become unnecessary, as they have already attained the highest wisdom.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely clever, cunning, or a 'know-it-all' who thinks they can outsmart anyone. It refers to a person who claims superiority over those who are already considered experts or authorities in a particular field, often used in a sarcastic tone to highlight someone's overconfidence or manipulative nature.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one expects something special or a significant change during a grand occasion, but finds that everything remains exactly as boring or routine as usual. It reflects disappointment when an expected novelty or improvement fails to materialize.

This proverb is used to mock someone who makes absurd or nonsensical comparisons, or someone who draws illogical conclusions from a simple fact. It highlights the foolishness of trying to establish unnecessary or impossible relationships between unrelated things.

This expression refers to a person caught between two conflicting parties or demands, making it impossible to satisfy both. It is often used to describe someone in a dilemma, facing constant complaints or pressure from two different sides simultaneously.