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This proverb highlights how suspicion or doubt can grow uncontrollably and haunt a person like a massive demon. It is used to suggest that baseless suspicion can destroy relationships, peace of mind, and lead to irrational fears if left unchecked.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's unnecessary suspicions or over-thinking leads to nothing but their own confusion and a waste of time. It refers to a person who complicates a simple matter by being overly skeptical, eventually ending up in a state of mental muddle without reaching any logical conclusion.

This is a traditional saying related to the Sankranti festival. Kanuma is the third day of the harvest festival, dedicated to cattle. It is a cultural custom to consume black gram (minumulu) in some form—usually as Vada or Garelu—on this day to ensure health and strength for the coming year.

This proverb describes a guilty conscience. Just as a thief fears that everyone around him is a policeman or knows his secret, a person who has done something wrong remains perpetually suspicious of others' intentions and actions, thinking they are out to catch or expose him.

This expression means that a guilty person or someone who has committed a wrong is always paranoid and suspicious that others around them are judging them or are aware of their secret. It is used to describe how a person's own conscience makes them feel insecure and distrustful of others.

This expression refers to excessive or unnecessary suspicion. It originates from a folklore where a priest (Tambala) remains suspicious of others' intentions even when things are straightforward, leading to self-created anxiety or complications. It is used to describe a person who doubts everything despite having no valid reason.

This proverb highlights that suspicion or doubt can be as agonizing and dangerous as a fatal illness. It is used to describe situations where a person's constant distrust or lack of faith in someone or something leads to extreme mental agony, ruins relationships, or creates unnecessary complications that feel like a matter of life and death.

This proverb is used to criticize or mock ineffective or disorganized leadership. It suggests that just as a temple priest (Tambali) is not traditionally seen as a ruling authority, certain types of management might be weak, fussy, or lack real power, leading to chaos or poor results.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a group of people's reaction or facial expressions reveal their shared disappointment or dissatisfaction without them having to say a word. It specifically refers to how people react when they are offered something poor or mediocre (like plain porridge) instead of a feast.

This proverb is used to criticize situations where people who are perceived as weak or unsuitable for leadership are given authority, suggesting that such leadership will be ineffective or lack real power. Historically, 'Tamballa' referred to a specific community of temple priests who were often seen as non-assertive, and this expression draws a parallel between their perceived nature and the leadership of women (reflecting traditional patriarchal views). It is used to mock a household or organization where the leadership is seen as weak or disorderly.