తులవ నోటికి ఉలవపప్ప.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's small mistake or vulnerability is immediately taken advantage of by another person, or when someone is interrupted at a very awkward moment. It refers to the act of hitting or shutting someone's mouth right when they have it wide open to yawn.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks substance, wealth, or knowledge but compensates by boasting or bragging excessively. Just as matted hair (jatalu) is the most prominent outward feature of some ascetics, 'ethulu' (boasts or tall tales) are the only prominent thing about an empty person.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone puts in an enormous amount of effort or resources for a very small, insignificant, or low-value gain. It highlights a lack of proportion between the hard work invested and the actual result achieved.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone exaggerates the value of what they have lost while downplaying the value of what they still possess. It points out the human tendency to claim that the lost item was far superior to the one that remains, often used to critique someone who is being ungrateful or dramatic about a loss.

This is an agricultural proverb (sameta) indicating that the rainfall during the Uttara Karti (a specific solar mansion) provides the ideal soil moisture for sowing horse gram (ulavalu). It is used to emphasize the importance of timing and seasonal alignment in farming.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of preserving one's fundamental habits, culture, or sources of sustenance even when moving to a new place or facing significant changes. It specifically refers to the hardiness of horse gram (ulavalu), suggesting that one should never give up on the basic principles that provide strength and stability.

This proverb describes a person who, when asked to perform a simple or specific small task, responds with irrelevant, grand, or impossible demands. It is used to highlight someone's evasiveness or their tendency to complicate a straightforward request with unnecessary conditions.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an unwanted or overstaying guest arrives, and the host intentionally prepares very basic, slow-to-cook, or repetitive food (like horse gram) to subtly encourage them to leave. It signifies making a guest feel less than welcome so they don't overstay their welcome.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person loses their existing small assets or capital while pursuing a business or venture that yields absolutely nothing or something worthless. It signifies a complete loss where even the initial investment is gone and the result is useless.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-control or discipline. It usually refers to someone who eats excessively without restraint or someone who speaks impulsively and acts recklessly without thinking of the consequences.