ఉప్పుతో తొమ్మిది, పప్పుతో పది.

This proverb is used to criticize wastefulness or the neglect of something valuable. It suggests that if you satisfy yourself with just one thing (the dal) and ignore or throw away the other (the pulusu), it is a waste of resources. It is used when someone ignores a part of a complete set or fails to utilize everything provided to them.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who consumes all the resources or enjoys all the benefits in the initial stages of a process, leaving nothing for the subsequent steps or for others. It highlights the importance of moderation and planning, suggesting that if you finish everything with the first course, the second course becomes useless or wasted.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone spends their own resources (money, time, or effort) only to end up being insulted, humiliated, or facing negative consequences because of that very action. It highlights the irony of self-inflicted trouble.

This proverb describes a situation where someone insults or humiliates another person and then immediately tries to cover it up with a superficial act of honor or blessing. It is used to point out hypocrisy or a fake display of respect after causing harm.

This proverb highlights the importance of hardship and a simple, rugged lifestyle in building strength versus the weakness caused by a pampered or luxurious lifestyle. In a practical sense, it suggests that basic, essential nutrients (salt/minerals) and hard work make one robust, whereas rich food (dal/protein) without corresponding physical strain leads to lethargy and lack of vigor. It is used to advise against over-indulgence and to value resilience.

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 expression describes a situation where someone spends their own money or resources only to end up in trouble, humiliation, or a disadvantageous position. It is used when a self-inflicted problem arises from one's own investment or effort.

This expression suggests that a problem or a negative behavior should be dealt with immediately and firmly the moment it arises. It emphasizes that if you don't take corrective action early, the issue may escalate and become harder to control later. It is used in contexts regarding discipline or crisis management.

This proverb warns against the futility and disrespect of engaging in constant arguments with elders or ancestors. It suggests that such conflicts are destructive, lead to bad reputation, and result in mental unrest since elders possess more experience and ancestors represent one's roots.

This expression is used to mock someone who is overly optimistic or delusional about a task that is barely started. It describes a situation where a person treats a distant or unachieved goal as if it is already accomplished, while in reality, a significant amount of effort or many more steps are still required.