వడ్లతో కూడా దాగర ఎండినట్లు

This expression describes a situation where there is a great deal of external show, pomp, or noise, but in reality, there is complete lack of substance or resources. It is used to mock someone who pretends to be wealthy or influential while living in extreme poverty or lacking basic necessities.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one's obligations, debts, or taxes must be paid regardless of their personal circumstances or success. It highlights the rigid and often unforgiving nature of certain systems or responsibilities.

This proverb describes how an ordinary or low-status person gains respect or a higher position simply by being in the company of great people. Just as the fiber (nara) used to tie a garland is worn on the head along with the fragrant flowers, an individual benefits from the association with virtuous or successful people.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action or criticism has no effect on someone. Just as an elephant is too large and thick-skinned to be bothered by the heat of the sun, some people are indifferent to insults, advice, or external pressures.

This proverb emphasizes the necessity of labor regardless of the outcome. In an agricultural context, it means whether the crop yields a harvest (ripens) or fails due to drought (withers), the farmer's hard work must continue. It is used to describe situations where one must fulfill their duties and keep working, irrespective of success, failure, or external circumstances.

This expression is used when an innocent person or an unnecessary object has to suffer or undergo a process simply because they are associated with something else. Just as the basket gets dried in the sun while drying the rice grains it holds, a bystander might get caught up in someone else's trouble.

Sharing the sufferings of others.

This proverb highlights the interdependence between an employer and an employee. It means that if the main source of income or the business owner (the master) suffers a loss, the subordinates or workers will inevitably suffer too. It is used to remind people that their well-being is tied to the success of the organization or person they depend on.

This proverb describes a person who, having overstepped boundaries or been overly familiar with one person, attempts to do the same with an even more senior or respected elder. It is used to mock someone's audacity, lack of shame, or inappropriate social behavior where they fail to maintain proper distance and respect within family or social hierarchies.

This proverb is used to mock someone who pretends to be more experienced or older than they actually are, or someone who tries to act as a contemporary to multiple generations. It highlights the absurdity of a person claiming involvement in tasks across different age groups or eras just to sound important or experienced.

This proverb describes a situation where an innocent person or an auxiliary object has to suffer or undergo a process simply because they are associated with the main subject. Just as a basket (daagara) must sit in the sun for as long as it takes the vegetables inside (varugu) to dry, a person might be stuck in a tedious situation due to their companionship with someone else.