వన్నె మాదిరి వన్నె పుడుతుంది, ఒళ్ళు వాచేది ఎటుపోదు.

This expression is used to describe a person who appears innocent, gentle, or harmless on the outside (like a goat) but is actually dangerous, treacherous, or wicked on the inside (like a tiger). It is the Telugu equivalent of the English idiom 'A wolf in sheep's clothing'.

When someone is truly hungry, they don't care about the taste or quality of the food; they just want to eat. Similarly, when someone is exhausted and needs sleep, they don't care about the comfort or luxury of the bed; they can sleep anywhere. This expression is used to highlight that basic survival needs override preferences or luxuries.

This proverb emphasizes that a person's reputation and status (glory) are directly tied to their conduct and character. If one deviates from their values or loses their integrity, their social standing and respect will naturally decline. It is used to advise someone to maintain their standards to preserve their dignity.

This expression refers to something that looks attractive or promising on the outside but turns out to be useless, empty, or disappointing on the inside. It is used to describe deceptive appearances where the external beauty does not reflect the internal quality.

This proverb is used to describe how a person's perspective, bias, or preconceived notions influence how they perceive reality. Just as colored spectacles tint everything you see with that specific hue, your mindset or attitude dictates your interpretation of events or people.

This proverb describes how extreme circumstances change human behavior. A person who is starving or in desperate poverty loses their sense of shame because survival becomes their only priority. Conversely, a person who is blinded by wealth, power, or arrogance often ignores social boundaries, ethics, and family ties (kinship). It is used to comment on how desperation and vanity can both erode a person's character.

This expression means that a person's reputation or outward respect depends entirely on their character or the quality of their work. If one's inner worth or standard of work (vasi) declines, their fame and public standing (vanne) will automatically diminish.

This proverb highlights how basic instincts and strong emotions override physical conditions or social norms. When a person is extremely hungry, they don't care about the taste of the food; when extremely tired, they don't need a soft bed; and when in love, they lose their sense of inhibition or shame.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a victim or a gullible person places their complete trust in someone who intends to harm or exploit them. It highlights naive loyalty or the inability to recognize one's own enemy.

This expression refers to a situation where there is a superficial change or a 'new' beginning (like a new job, a new regime, or a guest's visit), yet the core reality or quality of life remains stagnant. It is used to describe disappointment when promised improvements or expectations of better treatment do not result in any actual difference in one's basic conditions.