వాగులో పోతున్నావే సెట్టీ అంటే, లాభం లేందే పోతానా అన్నట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where money, resources, or efforts return to their source without providing any benefit, or when a person leaves a place immediately after arriving without accomplishing anything. It is often used to refer to money being spent as quickly as it was earned.

This proverb describes a person who is excessively lazy or dependent. It refers to someone who waits for someone else's arrival or help to perform even a basic task or to seek their own livelihood, showing a lack of initiative and a tendency to procrastinate.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely calculating and never does anything unless there is a personal benefit or profit involved. It is used to highlight the opportunistic or materialistic nature of individuals who prioritize gain over risk or logic.

This expression is used to describe a person who talks big or holds an authoritative position but lacks basic knowledge or competency. A 'gidda' is a small unit of measurement; a merchant not knowing standard measures is ironic. It highlights the gap between one's self-importance and their actual ability.

This proverb is used to convey that one must face the consequences of their past actions or destiny, whether they like it or not. It suggests that avoiding inevitable difficulties is impossible and that one should develop the fortitude to endure them.

This proverb emphasizes that one cannot escape the consequences of their actions or their internal guilt simply by changing their location. Physical movement doesn't provide moral absolution. It is used to point out that a person's problems or character flaws follow them wherever they go.

This expression is used to mock someone who boasts about their greatness or skills but fails to deliver even a small result. It highlights the gap between grand claims and mediocre performance.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is so extremely stingy or profit-oriented that they won't even perform a basic action to save themselves if they don't see a material gain in it. It describes a person who is obsessively calculative, even in life-threatening situations.

This expression describes a person who has already caused significant damage or committed a grave error and then asks for permission or guidance to do something even worse. It is used to mock people who act innocently after being intentionally destructive or those who lack common sense regarding the magnitude of their mistakes.

This expression is used when someone exploits or betrays the trust of a person who relied on them for help, often by dragging the victim down to their own miserable level or situation instead of uplifting them. It describes a situation where seeking assistance results in being burdened with the helper's own problems.