వస్తావు పోతావు నా కొంప ముంచావు, వచ్చి కూర్చున్నాడు నీ కొడుకు

This proverb describes a situation of extreme bad luck or irony where success and disaster occur simultaneously. It is used when a long-awaited positive outcome or reward is immediately neutralized or ruined by an unexpected calamity, leaving no chance to enjoy the fruits of one's labor.

This proverb highlights deep-rooted superstitions in Telugu culture. It suggests that a coconut pecked or sat upon by a dove (pigeon) is considered spoiled or unfit for ritual use, and a house where an owl perches is traditionally viewed as an ill omen leading to ruin or bad luck. It is used to describe things or places that are perceived as jinxed or destined for waste.

This proverb is used to describe the inescapability of destiny or bad luck. It suggests that no matter where a person goes to escape their troubles or misfortune, their fate follows them closely. It is often used when someone tries to change their circumstances but encounters the same problems elsewhere.

This proverb describes a situation of circular reasoning or giving evasive, useless answers. It is used to mock someone who provides explanations that lead back to the starting point without providing any actual information or solving the problem.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to avoid a specific problem or danger, only to find themselves facing an even bigger problem or the exact same fate they were trying to escape. It is similar to the English expression 'Out of the frying pan into the fire.'

This proverb is used to describe someone who takes a suggestion or a sound too literally or acts with over-enthusiasm based on a misunderstanding. In Telugu, 'Me-me' is the sound a goat makes, but it can also be misinterpreted as 'Me' (upstairs/above) in certain dialects or contexts. It mocks someone who behaves foolishly by jumping to conclusions or seeking a higher status without cause.

This proverb describes an extremely selfish or greedy person who always seeks personal gain in every situation. It highlights a one-sided mentality where the individual expects to be served or gifted by others regardless of who is hosting, showing a complete lack of reciprocity or hospitality.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely selfish and greedy. It is used to mock someone who only thinks about their own gain in every situation—expecting a gift or favor when others visit them, and refusing to leave anything behind or share when they visit others.

This expression describes an extremely selfish person who only thinks about their own gain in every situation. It is used to mock someone who expects to receive benefits from others without ever offering anything in return, highlighting a one-sided and greedy nature.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who was hired or brought in to do a humble job ends up dominating the household or overstepping their boundaries. It refers to people who take undue advantage of the position given to them and start controlling the benefactor.