తెడ్డు నాకి ఉపవాసాలు మాన్పించినట్లు

This expression is used to indicate that a woman is in the advanced stages of pregnancy, literally meaning that several months of the pregnancy have passed and she is nearing full term.

This proverb is used to criticize hypocrisy or superficiality in religious or disciplined practices. It suggests that merely performing an action that looks like a sacrifice (like eating leaves/simple food) doesn't count as true fasting or devotion if it is simply one's natural habit or lacks the underlying intent. It is often applied to people who pretend to be pious or frugal by doing things that actually cost them nothing.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to satisfy a large need or perform a major task with a completely insufficient or petty action. Licking a ladle doesn't provide enough food to constitute a meal, yet it technically breaks a fast, resulting in the person losing the merit of the fast without gaining the satisfaction of eating.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone narrowly escapes a fatal or extremely dangerous situation with minor damage, or survives an ordeal that usually results in death. It implies a sense of being lucky to be alive despite being at the mercy of a powerful predator or a disastrous circumstance.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who expects to see or understand complex/obscure things when they have already failed to notice or handle the obvious ones. It highlights the absurdity of looking for something minor or hidden when the major or evident things are missed.

This proverb describes a redundant or futile action where a person seeks help or resources from someone who is in the same poor condition as themselves. It is used to mock the irony of asking for a favor from someone who is equally needy or incapable of providing it.

This expression is used to describe an extremely dangerous, reckless, or foolhardy act. It signifies taking a massive risk where even the slightest mistake or the subject's reaction could lead to certain disaster. It is often used to warn someone who is 'playing with fire' or dealing with a volatile situation/person too casually.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the maintenance or incidental costs of an item far exceed the actual value of the item itself. It highlights the irony of spending more on accessories or upkeep than on the primary object.

This proverb emphasizes results over reputation. It means that any remedy that successfully heals a disease is considered a true medicine, and anyone who successfully cures a patient is a true doctor, regardless of their formal titles or the simplicity of the treatment.

This proverb emphasizes that results are more important than methods. It means that the effectiveness of a remedy is what defines its value. No matter how expensive or elaborate a treatment is, it is only considered successful if it actually solves the problem.