టక్కరి మరదలకు జిత్తులబావ సైగ.

This proverb describes the nature of family arguments. It means that fights between brothers are temporary and shouldn't be taken too seriously by outsiders, as they reconcile quickly, much like the lighthearted teasing that occurs between brothers-in-law.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes undue advantage of friendliness or intimacy. It is used when a person mistakes a polite or affectionate gesture for a weakness and responds with an inappropriate or overstepping demand. It highlights the behavior of individuals who lack boundaries and exploit a relationship's closeness.

This expression is used when someone who considers themselves extremely clever or cunning is outsmarted by someone they perceived as slow, simple, or unintelligent. It highlights the irony of a 'master manipulator' being defeated by a seemingly simple person.

This ironic proverb is used to mock people who pretend to be shy, modest, or fearful in public but are actually greedy or act contrary to their outward behavior when they think no one is noticing. It highlights hypocrisy or fake modesty.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is criticized for their flaws or arrogance immediately retaliates by pointing out a bigger or equally hurtful flaw in the critic. It highlights a cycle of mutual insults or a situation where a person with faults tries to silence another person's valid observation with rudeness.

This proverb is used to mock someone who puts on a grand act or maintains a high social status for show, but in reality, lacks the financial means to support it. It highlights the gap between outward pretension and inner poverty.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people who are equally crafty, shrewd, or deceptive are communicating or collaborating. It implies that when two cunning individuals meet, they understand each other's hidden motives and tricks perfectly. It is often used to describe a partnership where both parties are trying to outsmart others or are perfectly matched in their mischievous nature.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is extremely cunning or manipulative, implying that while they may deceive ordinary people, their true nature is known to the divine or to a very wise observer. It is often used to warn that deceptive tactics will eventually be uncovered or that someone is 'acting' smart but their intentions are transparent to those who matter.

This expression refers to a traditional social dynamic in Telugu culture where a man (Bava) is often considered a potential suitor for his maternal uncle's or paternal aunt's daughter (Maradalu). It describes a situation where someone has a natural inclination, expectation, or long-standing interest in a particular person or outcome due to customary ties or familiarity.

This expression is used to describe opportunistic behavior. It refers to a person who changes their relationship or attitude towards someone based on the situation or their own convenience. In this context, calling someone 'maradalu' implies a more casual or lower-status relationship when things are difficult (ditch), while calling them 'vadina' implies a more respectful or distant relationship when things are better (mound). It characterizes a fair-weather friend or someone who is inconsistently respectful.