తూర్పు తలాపి (తలదాపి) దున్నపోతు గూడా పెట్టదు

This proverb describes a situation where two people are working together but have completely opposite goals, temperaments, or directions. It is used to highlight a lack of cooperation or synchronization, making it impossible to complete a task effectively because the parties involved are pulling in different ways.

This proverb describes a situation where someone blindly believes or acts upon a piece of information that is logically impossible or absurd. It is used to mock people who lack common sense or those who follow instructions without questioning their validity, even when the premise (a male buffalo giving birth) is clearly false.

This proverb describes a situation where people blindly follow or react to a piece of information that is logically impossible or blatantly false. It mocks those who act without thinking or questioning the absurdity of a statement, highlighting gullibility and the lack of common sense.

This proverb is used to describe greed and over-ambition. It warns that trying to consume or possess more than one's capacity or trying to take everything for oneself leads to self-destruction. It is often applied to people who are overly greedy and fail to recognize their own limits.

This proverb emphasizes that no matter how powerful or strong someone is, there are situations where even the smallest or seemingly weakest opponent can cause them trouble. It is used to teach humility and to warn against underestimating others based on their size or status.

This proverb is used to mock lazy people who find excuses for every situation. Just as the buffalo avoids work by complaining about the heat during the day and the darkness at night, it refers to individuals who always have a reason to procrastinate or avoid their responsibilities regardless of the circumstances.

This biting sarcasm is used to describe an extremely lazy or dirty person. It suggests that the only thing separating such a person from a beast (buffalo) is the physical ability to clean themselves, implying they possess no other superior human qualities or hygiene habits.

This expression is used to describe a situation of total confusion, lack of coordination, or when things are scattered and disorganized. It often refers to a household or a group where people are moving in different directions without a common goal or order.

This proverb is used to describe a person who blindly follows or acts upon absurd, illogical, or impossible statements without using their own common sense. It mocks gullibility and the lack of critical thinking.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who neglects their basic duties or responsibilities—such as taking care of elders or family—but spends their time and energy on vanity, creating unnecessary arguments, or maintaining a false sense of prestige.