ఊరకే చేసేవాడు ఊళ్లో ఉంటే, అప్పనంగా చేసేవాడు ఆమడ నుండి వచ్చాడట

This expression describes a situation where someone has achieved a high position of power or is involved in a dangerous, high-stakes endeavor that they cannot quit. Just as a person riding a tiger is safe as long as they stay on its back but will be devoured if they step down, this refers to being trapped by one's own success or risky commitments.

This traditional proverb suggests that a person in a position of responsibility is often criticized by everyone, and historically, a person with only daughters was perceived as vulnerable or lacking support, making both easy targets for public judgment or disrespect.

This expression is used to describe hypocrites who give great moral lectures or advice to others but fail to follow those same principles in their own lives. It highlights the gap between preaching and practicing.

This expression is used to describe someone who attempts tasks that are completely unnecessary or redundant. A 'neelamunaga' (ground drumstick/low shrub) is so short that you can reach it while sitting or standing on the ground, so using a ladder is a sign of foolishness or over-complicating a simple situation.

This expression refers to a person who is exceptionally clever, cunning, or a master manipulator. It describes someone who can perform the impossible or create a connection/conflict between people where no basis (like hair for a knot) exists. It is often used to describe a person who can fix things through sheer wit or, conversely, someone who creates mischief between parties.

This expression is used to highlight the unreliability or hypocrisy of certain people. It suggests that individuals who are quick to make grand promises are often equally adept at ignoring or forgetting them. It serves as a cynical observation about people who use words to please others without any intention of following through with actions.

This expression highlights the contrast between ownership and detachment. It implies that a person who has a stake in the house (the family member) works with utmost dedication and responsibility, whereas a guest or outsider enjoys the benefits (the meal) without the same burden of labor or long-term concern for the resources.

This proverb emphasizes that results do not happen by chance; they require prior effort and planning. Just as one cannot harvest a crop without first sowing the seeds, one cannot expect success or rewards without putting in the necessary hard work beforehand. It is used to remind people that their current outcomes are a direct result of their past actions.

This expression is used to describe a person who is highly over-ambitious or someone who attempts an impossible task. It refers to a dreamer who thinks of unrealistic or unattainable goals.

This proverb is used to describe a person who abandons their own important duties or responsibilities to aimlessly follow or interfere with someone else's work, especially when that interference is unproductive. It highlights a lack of focus and the foolishness of neglecting one's own livelihood.