ఉత్తరపువాకిలి యిల్లు ఊరకే ఇచ్చినా వద్దు

This is a traditional Telugu agricultural saying or weather-lore. It suggests that clouds appearing in the northern direction are a certain sign of rain and will not dissipate without a downpour. It is used to express certainty about an impending event based on specific observations.

This proverb is used to describe the nature of risks and consequences. It implies that minor accidents (like a canopy falling) are harmless, whereas major disasters (like a house collapsing) are inevitably fatal. It is often used to emphasize that one cannot escape the consequences of a truly large-scale problem, or to put minor issues into perspective.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task in a needlessly complicated, roundabout, or illogical manner. It refers to wasting effort on an impossible or unnecessarily difficult way of doing something that should be simple.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone experiences a significant loss or problem but chooses to remain silent or suffers in secret without crying out for help, usually to avoid revealing their hidden wealth or secrets. It implies a quiet or concealed catastrophe.

This expression is used to describe a person who is habitually prone to complaining or creating a ruckus regardless of the circumstances. It suggests that for some people, misery or noisy behavior is a constant trait that doesn't change even in the face of significant disasters or personal loss.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is overly eager or excessively prepared for something that might actually be uncomfortable or harmful, similar to opening a door wide to a freezing wind. It highlights a lack of foresight or a naive enthusiasm for a situation that requires caution.

This proverb is used to suggest that when an experienced or elderly person gives a warning or makes a statement, it is usually based on wisdom and valid reasons rather than being a baseless claim. It emphasizes respecting the intuition and foresight of the experienced.

This proverb describes a situation where an already difficult or uncomfortable condition is worsened by one's own actions or poor planning. Just as a cold wind is biting, having a door directly facing it makes the cold unbearable. It is used to describe an invitation to unnecessary trouble.

This expression is used to describe a deeply ingrained habit, trait, or skill that stays with a person throughout their lifetime. It suggests that once something is learned or becomes part of a person's nature, it is nearly impossible to change or get rid of it.

Slander leaves a slur. Give a dog an ill name, and you may as well hang him.

This proverb is used to describe an extreme, uncontrollable state of hunger or desperation. Just as a mother cat becomes ravenous and loses its usual sense of boundaries after birthing, it refers to a person who is so driven by a basic need that they lose their sense of decorum, surroundings, or rationality.