వడ్డించేవాడు మనవాడైతే ఎక్కడ కూర్చున్నా ఒకటే

This expression is used to describe someone who appears foolish, uneducated, or unrefined on the outside but possesses great internal value, wealth, or talent. It suggests that one should not judge a person's worth solely based on their outward appearance or lack of sophistication.

This expression is used to describe someone who acts with premature or excessive caution. It highlights the futility of trying to prepare for a major, long-term crisis (like a drought) with small, temporary measures (like cooked leftovers) that will likely spoil before they are even needed.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task halfway or ruins a good deed with a major mistake at the end. It refers to someone who follows the protocol of setting a leaf for a meal but fails the purpose by serving the food directly on the ground instead of on the leaf.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone expects another person to do all the work or provide all the resources, only for the other person to take the credit or maintain control over the outcome. It signifies a redundant or exploitative arrangement where one party gains nothing despite providing everything.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task or fulfills an obligation with great reluctance, lack of interest, or while complaining, rather than doing it willingly or happily. It implies that the person is doing something just for the sake of finishing it, often ruining the spirit of the activity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are competing in their eccentricities, mistakes, or exaggerations. It implies that if one person goes to one extreme, the other goes even further to outdo them, usually in a negative or ridiculous way.

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks discipline, grace, or consistency in their actions. It refers to a person whose behavior is neither dignified (like a proper rider) nor satisfied/content (like someone who has had a good meal), indicating a state of being unrefined or chaotic.

This expression describes a harsh or oppressive domestic environment, particularly referring to a household where elders are overly strict, demanding, and cruel toward a daughter-in-law. It is used to illustrate a situation of constant harassment and lack of peace at home.

This traditional proverb highlights the contrasting nature of two professions: a merchant (Komati) who gives goods on credit and must constantly chase customers for payment, versus a goldsmith (Kamsali) who takes the material or advance and makes the customer return multiple times before the work is finished. It is used to describe situations involving debt recovery or delays in service.

This proverb emphasizes that the success or extent of an undertaking depends on the resources available. Just as the amount of land one can plow depends on the strength and number of oxen, and how far one can travel depends on the food carried, any project is limited by its primary assets or preparations.