తేనెతెట్టెను రేపి తియ్యని తేనెను వదలిపోదురా?

This proverb refers to things or actions that are completely useless or have no impact on anyone. The Vempali (Wild Indigo) plant is considered useless for consumption or major utility; hence, whether it flourishes or not makes no difference to the world. It is used to describe an insignificant person's presence or a redundant effort.

This proverb is used to comment on a household or situation where social order, lineage, or professional consistency is completely disregarded or chaotic. It suggests that when the foundations or the elders are already unconventional or mixed up, there is no point in worrying about the specific details or identity of the younger generation. It is often used to describe a group of people with no common background or a disorganized situation where everything is already mismatched.

This expression describes someone who uses sweet, flattering, or pleasant language to hide their malicious intentions or harmful nature. It is used to warn others about deceitful people who act friendly on the surface while harboring ill will.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is overly pampered or spoiled. It refers to a state where even the problems (diseases) are pleasant or luxurious, and the solutions (medicines) are sweet, implying that the individual is living in such comfort that they lack any real hardship or discipline.

This proverb suggests that raw, bitter, or difficult beginnings can lead to sweet and rewarding outcomes. It is used to encourage patience and perseverance, highlighting that hard work or initial unpleasantness eventually transforms into something valuable and beneficial.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is extremely satisfied with something very simple or mediocre, often because they have low expectations or are easily pleased. It can also imply a modest gathering where simple food is enjoyed thoroughly.

This proverb is used to describe a sense of total indifference or detachment toward things that one has no stake in or ownership over. It highlights the human tendency to only care about outcomes when they directly affect their own personal interests or property.

This proverb is used to warn that people who speak very sweetly or appear charming can also be the ones who cause the most harm or betrayal. It suggests that sweetness can sometimes mask a sharp sting, similar to the English expression 'A honey tongue, a heart of gall.'

This proverb means that one may work hard to accumulate wealth or resources, but often someone else (an outsider or an unexpected person) ends up enjoying them. It is used to describe situations where a person's toil benefits others instead of themselves, much like how a traveler takes the honey a bee spent its life collecting.

This expression describes a situation where resources, people, or components that belong together are completely separated or disorganized. It is used to point out a lack of coordination or a mismatch where the essence of something is disconnected from its structure.