తణుకు పోయి మాచారం వెళ్లినట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's efforts or travel result in a futile loop or an unintended destination, often returning back to where they started or ending up in a neighboring, insignificant place instead of achieving their primary goal. It signifies a lack of progress or a wasted journey.

This proverb suggests that it is better to take a longer, safer, and more reliable route (or method) rather than a shortcut that is dangerous or difficult. It emphasizes choosing safety and certainty over speed.

This refers to doing something inauspicious or undesirable. It is an unwanted burden and might lead to undesirable results.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme suffering or boredom where time feels agonizingly slow. It suggests that while one's life or strength might be fading away, the day itself feels endless and difficult to get through.

This expression is used to describe a person who goes on a long journey or takes up a task but returns immediately without achieving anything or even starting the intended work. It highlights a futile, purposeless, or unproductive effort.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one's efforts are wasted because they are directed at something that yields very little or nothing at all. Sama is a tiny grain, and 'pariga' refers to gleaning (picking up leftover grains after harvest). Trying to glean such small grains is considered a futile and unrewarding task.

This expression is used to describe someone who goes to a place or joins an event where they have no purpose, relevance, or benefit. Just as a dog at a crowded market gets pushed around and gains nothing, it refers to aimless wandering or being out of place in a busy situation.

When one is dogged by misfortune, one will not escape misfortune, even if one goes to a holy place to ward off the evil influence.

This proverb refers to hypocrisy or double standards. It describes a situation where someone publicly follows all religious or social customs strictly (outward display), but privately indulges in unethical or prohibited activities. It is used to criticize people who act righteous only when being watched.

This proverb is used to describe an unnecessarily long or indirect way of doing something. In the local geography, Tanuku and Machavaram are adjacent or very close; going to one just to reach the other is seen as redundant or circular. It is similar to the English expression 'taking the long way around' or 'going around the elbow to get to the thumb.'