వస్తూ ఇల్లు నింపుతుంది, పోతూ పెరళ్ళు నింపుతుంది.

This proverb emphasizes that everything has a cost or a prerequisite. Just as one cannot gain a reputation for being generous without actually giving or donating, true beauty or grace requires effort and nurturing. It is used to suggest that rewards and results are tied to specific actions and sacrifices.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the foundation or the source is destroyed, making the expected outcome impossible. It implies that if you ruin the essential part of something, you cannot expect it to yield results anymore. It is often used to criticize short-sighted actions that cause permanent damage.

This expression is used to describe a person who speaks with clever ambiguity or doublespeak. Their words are crafted in such a way that they can be interpreted in two completely different ways depending on the outcome, allowing them to claim they were right regardless of what happens.

This proverb implies that the state or management of a household reflects the character, habits, and diligence of the person in charge of it. Just as a clean house indicates a disciplined homemaker, any outcome reflects the effort put in by its creator.

This proverb highlights the irony of wealth and physical health. It suggests that while the poor struggle to find food for their hunger, the wealthy (who have plenty of food) often struggle with appetite or health issues, needing to find a way to make themselves hungry enough to eat their rich meals.

This traditional Telugu proverb highlights the visual properties of colors in relation to physical appearance. It suggests that darker colors (black) tend to emphasize flaws, bends, or physical imperfections in an object or person, whereas brighter colors (specifically red) can mask or hide many more imperfections, making things look more attractive or seamless than they actually are.

This expression criticizes the act of deceit for the sake of material gain or sustenance. It suggests that acquiring food or wealth through lies and dishonesty is ignoble and questions the integrity of a person who resorts to falsehoods just to satisfy their basic hunger.

This is an agricultural proverb implying that crops planted with proper spacing (thinly) yield better results than those planted too densely. It is used to convey that quality and proper management are more important than sheer quantity or overcrowding for a successful outcome.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb reflecting old social dynamics. It suggests that just as a cloth needs vigorous rinsing to be clean and a curry needs tempering (tadka) to be tasty, a daughter-in-law was traditionally thought to need 'discipline' or constant reminders (nagging) to be a good homemaker. It is often used to describe situations where someone is being unnecessarily nitpicked or controlled under the guise of improvement.

This expression emphasizes the permanence and importance of one's promises or speech. While time is fleeting and situations change, the words you speak—especially promises or insults—leave a lasting impact and are remembered long after the moment has passed. It is used to advise someone to be careful with their words or to honor their commitments.