ఉడకకే ఉడకకే ఓ ఉల్లిగడ్డా, నీవెంత ఉడికినా నీ కంపు పోదు

This proverb refers to an inherent nature or a deep-rooted trait that cannot be changed regardless of circumstances or external pressure. It is often used to describe people who, despite facing hardships or being 'boiled' by life's challenges, remain true to their core character (for better or worse) or to point out that some things are simply immutable.

This expression is used to describe a person who has become stubborn, set in their ways, or too old to change their habits. Just as a grain that has developed a hard core (gari) cannot be softened by cooking, certain people or situations cannot be reformed or improved once they have reached a state of extreme rigidity or decline.

This expression is used to describe a person who reacts with disproportionate anger or irrationality to a minor problem, ending up causing a bigger loss for themselves. It highlights how someone might destroy the very tool they need just because it didn't yield immediate results.

This proverb is used to describe a person's inherent nature or bad character. It suggests that no matter how much someone tries to change their outward appearance or refine themselves through education or status, their basic negative traits or humble/crude origins will eventually manifest. It is often used to criticize someone whose fundamental flaws remain despite external improvements.

This proverb describes a situation where a person in a position of power or seniority is irrationally intimidated by a new, seemingly insignificant, or small arrival. It is used to mock those who are overly suspicious, insecure, or fearful of change or new competition, even when the 'threat' is tiny or harmless.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone puts in an enormous amount of effort, time, or resources, only to achieve a very trivial or insignificant result. It highlights the disproportion between the struggle and the outcome.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that is of high quality both inside and out. Just as the quality of an onion is determined by its core, the character of a person or the integrity of a thing is judged by its inner essence. It suggests that true quality is consistent throughout.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is determined to find fault or be aggressive regardless of the outcome or the effort put in. It is used to characterize people who are impossible to please or those who use any excuse—even contradictory ones—to harass or criticize others.

This proverb describes a situation where one problem or misfortune is immediately followed by another, or where an unwelcome person follows another. It is often used to refer to a cycle of poverty, bad luck, or persistent troubles that refuse to leave. In Hindu mythology, Peddamma (Alakshmi) represents misfortune and Chinnamma follows her, symbolizing that when one hardship arrives, more are likely to follow.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely healthy, sturdy, and strong, or someone who remains unaffected and thrives even in humble or messy surroundings. Just as an onion grown in manure becomes very pungent and firm, this refers to someone with a robust constitution.