తినడానికి తిండి లేకపోయినా, పెళ్ళికి వెళ్ళాలి

This proverb is used to describe a person who says something incredibly foolish, offensive, or inappropriate when asked to speak or act properly. It highlights the irony of someone ruining a positive situation by being tactless or utterly lacking common sense.

This expression refers to a situation where a result can only be achieved through two specific means: either by treating the root cause (medicine) or by applying external pressure/motivation (a push). It is often used when someone is being stubborn or a task is stalled, suggesting that either a logical solution or a forceful nudge is required to get things moving.

This phrase is typically used to express a sense of urgency or priority in following someone's lead or instructions. It can also imply being proactive or staying ahead of someone in a competitive or social context. In some dialects, it may refer to the necessity of preceding someone during a ritual or formal procession.

This expression is used to convey the idea that one must wait for time to pass or for a current difficult phase to end before things get better. It implies that patience is required during challenging times, as the world or a specific situation is currently in a state of turmoil that will eventually resolve.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to explain marriage alliances and exogamy. It signifies that one can marry a girl who doesn't fall into the category of a 'sister' (like a paternal uncle's daughter or maternal aunt's daughter) or 'mother' (certain maternal clan relations) according to cultural lineage rules. It emphasizes following social and biological protocols in matrimonial matches.

This proverb is used to describe someone who tries to sound helpful or dutiful while actually being impatient or demanding for their own needs. It highlights a person making excuses or using a seemingly valid reason (like the calf needing to graze) just to get what they want faster.

This humorous proverb describes a person who is lazy and opportunistic. It is used to mock someone who shows great enthusiasm for benefits (like eating) but avoids responsibility or hard labor.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something you were actively looking for or planning to pursue unexpectedly comes to you with very little effort. It signifies a stroke of good luck or a fortunate coincidence where the solution appears just as you were starting to seek it.

This expression is used to signify that harsh words, verbal abuse, or criticisms are intangible and temporary. It suggests that one should not take verbal insults to heart because they do not cause physical harm and eventually vanish, just like sound waves disappearing into the air.

This phrase refers to a person who is assigned to watch over a specific corner or a border area. In a broader metaphorical sense, it is often used to describe someone who is protective of their territory or a person who holds a position of oversight in a specific niche or remote area.