తిట్టిన బ్రతుక్కు భగవద్గీత పారాయణమా

This expression is used to mock someone's extreme ignorance or lack of common sense. It describes a person who doesn't understand the context of what is being offered, thinking that even a sacred book like the Bhagavad Gita is something to be eaten just because they were asked to 'take' (accept) it.

This proverb emphasizes that a person's true character, reputation, and the impact of their life's work are only fully realized and judged by society after they pass away. It is often used to suggest that one's legacy is defined by how they are remembered by others when they are gone.

This expression is used to describe a forced, far-fetched, or imaginary connection between two unrelated things or people. It refers to an illogical attempt to establish a relationship where none naturally exists.

This expression is used to mock someone who has led a questionable or sinful life but suddenly starts acting overly religious or righteous. It implies that their spiritual activities are hypocritical or unnecessary given their past behavior.

This proverb highlights the perceived vulnerability and fragility of a woman's life in traditional society. Like a banana leaf, which gets damaged whether it falls on a thorn or a thorn falls on it, a woman's reputation or life is seen as being easily affected by circumstances regardless of who is at fault.

This expression is used to criticize someone who, despite having lived a respectable or decent life, stoops to low, undignified, or petty behavior. It is often used to question why someone would tarnish their reputation or standard of living by engaging in something considered base or beneath them.

This expression is used when someone has to spend their own hard-earned money or bear a significant personal expense for something, often unexpectedly or as a penalty. It signifies a personal financial loss or 'burning a hole in one's pocket.'

This expression refers to a strategy of using both persuasion (friendly approach) and intimidation (threats) to get something done. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'by hook or by crook' or 'the carrot and the stick' approach.

This expression suggests that listening to a wife's advice leads to a stable, prosperous, and successful life. It highlights the importance of a spouse's wisdom in maintaining a happy household.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb often used to express the perceived vulnerability, hardships, or subordinate status women faced in social structures. It suggests that a woman's life is delicate or subject to many challenges. In modern contexts, it is sometimes used to reflect on the historical plight or difficulties specific to women's experiences.