వడ్డించేవాడు మనవాడైతే కడబంతిలో కూర్చున్నా పర్వాలేదు

This proverb defines true skill and bravery by their toughest standards. In Telugu literature, the 'Kanda' meter is considered the most difficult to master; hence, only one who excels at it is a true poet. Similarly, hunting a wild boar was considered the ultimate test of a soldier's courage. It is used to suggest that expertise is proven only through the mastery of the most difficult tasks in a field.

This expression is similar to the English proverb 'don't cry over spilled milk.' It suggests that worrying or crying about something that has already happened and cannot be changed is a sign of a foolish or immature mind. It encourages focusing on the future instead of dwelling on past mistakes or irreversible outcomes.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone constantly complains about the same problems or repeats the same mistakes. Over time, people lose sympathy for them and stop caring or helping. It signifies that constant whining or frequent crises lead to emotional fatigue in others.

This expression means that if you have an influential person or a close ally in a position of power, your interests will be protected regardless of your status or position in the queue. It is used to describe favoritism or the benefits of having strong connections.

This proverb describes a person's hypocritical or opportunistic behavior. It refers to a situation where someone wants to maintain a formal or distant relationship in public or during a specific task to avoid sharing benefits or to hide a relationship, while being friendly elsewhere. It is often used to mock someone who pretends not to know someone else when it is convenient for them.

This proverb highlights the power of nepotism or having influential connections. It implies that if the person in charge is on your side, your position or status doesn't matter; you will still receive the best benefits or treatment. It is commonly used in political or professional contexts regarding favoritism.

This expression is used to describe hypocritical or opportunistic behavior where someone wants to maintain a formal or respectful relationship in public, but wants to ignore those boundaries or rules when there is a personal gain involved (like stealing brinjals from the field). It highlights the irony of someone setting convenient conditions for their morality.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Don't cry over spilled milk.' It suggests that worrying about past mistakes or events that cannot be changed is a sign of lack of wisdom. Instead, one should focus on moving forward and finding solutions.

This proverb emphasizes the supreme importance of honesty and integrity. It suggests that a person's character and social standing are defined by their ability to keep promises. Historically, it was used to imply that failing to honor one's word leads to a loss of honor and respect in society, comparing the act of lying to being cast out of the social order.

This proverb is used to describe an irrelevant or illogical answer to a question. It refers to a situation where a person gives a completely unrelated excuse or explanation for an action, often trying to gain sympathy to cover up a mistake or misdeed.