తిండిలేనమ్మ తిరుణాళ్లకు పోతే ఎక్కనూ దిగనూ సరిపోయిందట

This expression is used to question someone's true motives or priorities. It highlights a situation where a person claims to be attending an event for its primary purpose (like a religious festival) but is actually more interested in secondary benefits or personal gains (like the free food).

This proverb is used to mock people who pretend to be weak, exhausted, or incapable despite being well-provided for or living a comfortable life. It highlights hypocrisy or 'acting' when someone who has no reason to suffer suddenly complains of hardship.

This expression is used to describe someone who looks extremely exhausted, weary, or unkempt. Religious fairs in India are traditionally crowded, dusty, and physically draining; therefore, a person returning from one would look tired and drained of energy.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is already struggling takes on a new endeavor, only to find that the effort required for the endeavor consumes whatever little resources they had left. It is used when a person's attempt to improve their situation or enjoy something actually results in more exhaustion or loss because they were ill-prepared or lacked the basic means to begin with.

This proverb describes a situation where someone loses their assets, pride, or resources bit by bit due to mismanagement, misfortune, or a long journey. It is often used to mock someone who starts with a lot of pomp and show but ends up with nothing by the time they reach their destination.

This proverb is used to mock someone who blames their environment or circumstances for their own lack of skill or basic competence. In this context, a woman keeps leaving her husbands (marrying seven times) thinking her inability to cook/light the stove is their fault, rather than realizing she is the one who lacks the skill. It refers to people who switch jobs or relationships frequently instead of fixing their own shortcomings.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where resources gathered for a large task or event were completely consumed by a minor preliminary activity, leaving nothing for the main purpose. It highlights poor planning or an unexpected shortage.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the effort or resources invested are exactly equal to the result obtained, leaving no profit or extra benefit. It refers to a 'break-even' scenario where one's hard work only just covers the basic costs, often used when someone feels their efforts were barely worth the outcome.

This proverb describes a situation where an inefficient or unlucky person undertakes a great effort but gains no benefit from it. It is used to mock someone who lacks the skill or merit to reap the rewards of an opportunity, ending up only with the physical strain of the task.

This proverb is used to describe an eccentric or foolish person who gets distracted or stuck on a simple, initial task, taking an excessive amount of time to accomplish something that should be quick. It mocks those who lack focus or common sense in practical situations.