తిత్తికాసులు జెల్లె, తిరునాళ్ళ జెల్లె.

This proverb is used to signify that no matter how powerful, wealthy, or high-ranking a person becomes in the outside world, their relationship and status remain humble and basic within the family, especially towards their parents. It emphasizes humility and the importance of roots.

This proverb is used to mock someone who tries to show off their education or status by artificially changing their pronunciation, but still gets it wrong. It refers to a person who, while illiterate, correctly called cattle 'pasulu', but after getting an education, tried to sound sophisticated by saying 'pachulu' (which is incorrect), proving that their learning is superficial and they have only acquired pretentiousness rather than true knowledge.

This expression refers to something that is short-lived or a temporary joy. It is used to describe situations, relationships, or trends that are transient and do not last for a long time.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely clever, cunning, or elusive. Just as a centipede with many legs can move quickly and is hard to catch, it refers to someone who can navigate complex situations or escape trouble with great agility and intelligence.

This proverb describes a situation where the maintenance or incidental expenses of an object or person far exceed their actual value. It is used when the cost of a process or a repair is disproportionately higher than the value of the asset itself.

This expression describes a situation where a person who has no firsthand experience or involvement in a task tries to correct or contradict the person who is actually doing the work. It is used to mock people who offer unsolicited and inaccurate advice from a safe distance without understanding the ground reality.

This expression is used to describe a person who starts a task with great enthusiasm but quickly loses interest or abandons it after a very short period. It highlights inconsistency, lack of perseverance, and the tendency to perform duties superficially or temporarily rather than committedly.

This proverb highlights the comfort, freedom, and emotional belonging a woman feels at her parental home versus the formal or sometimes restrictive environment of her marital home. It suggests that material wealth cannot replace the unconditional love and ease found in one's place of birth.

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.

This expression describes a situation where someone who is not involved in a task (an onlooker) tries to correct or contradict the person who is actually doing the work and has firsthand knowledge. It highlights the arrogance or ignorance of backseat drivers who offer unsolicited and incorrect opinions without being in the thick of the action.