తీటమ్మ తీటమ్మ నీ నొసలు ఏమయింది అంటే, తిరుమణి పెడితే పొక్కింది అందిట

This is a traditional patriarchal expression reflecting the historical social and financial anxieties associated with raising a daughter in some rural contexts. It suggests that the perceived burden of responsibilities, such as protecting her honor and arranging a dowry for marriage, takes a significant toll on a father's life and health. In modern contexts, it is often cited when discussing outdated social stigmas.

This expression is used when a long-standing responsibility, burden, or major task is finally completed, leading to a sense of relief. It implies that once a major hurdle is crossed, the associated anxiety and stress naturally disappear.

This expression describes extreme sycophancy, blind obedience, or a 'yes-man' attitude. It is used to characterize someone who agrees with everything a powerful person says, even if the statements are contradictory or obviously false, just to please them.

Said of the power of a great and unjust man.

This expression is used to describe a situation where money or resources lent or invested are completely lost. It signifies a total loss where neither the profit/interest nor the original capital is recoverable. It is often used as a cautionary remark about bad debts or risky ventures.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a major loss or mistake has already occurred, yet people focus on trivial matters or offer redundant advice. It highlights the irony of worrying about minor appearances or formalities after the core damage is already done.

This proverb is used to describe a sense of relief after a major, stressful task or responsibility is completed. It highlights the mental burden one carries until a significant event (like a wedding in the family) is successfully concluded, after which the person can finally find peace of mind.

This proverb is used to mock someone who makes grand claims about their family or status while simultaneously being caught in a lie or showing their true, humble (or poor) circumstances. It highlights the absurdity of trying to maintain a high-status facade with contradictory or impossible excuses.

This expression describes a person who is a 'yes-man' or someone who blindly agrees with whatever an influential person says, regardless of the truth or logic. It highlights submissiveness or a lack of independent judgment, often used to mock someone who changes their stance just to please a superior.

This expression is used to mock someone who performs a virtuous or monumental task not out of devotion or sincerity, but because they have nothing better to do or are driven by a restless compulsion. It implies that the motive behind a good deed is trivial or flawed.

This expression is used to describe someone who is being uncooperative, stubborn, or intentionally doing the opposite of what is requested. It highlights a person's lack of interest or skill in following simple instructions, often choosing to be difficult or evasive instead of helpful.