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This expression describes a 'herd mentality' or 'blind following.' It combines two concepts: 'Velamverri' (the irrational craze or bidding frenzy seen in auctions) and 'Gorredatu' (the behavior of sheep where if one jumps into a pit or over a fence, all others blindly follow without thinking). It is used to criticize people who mindlessly imitate others or follow a trend without any personal logic or individual judgment.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely clever, cunning, or elusive. Just as a centipede with many legs can move quickly and is hard to catch, it refers to someone who can navigate complex situations or escape trouble with great agility and intelligence.

This proverb highlights the difference between seeing a destination and actually reaching it. While an object or place might look close to the eyes, the physical effort and distance required to walk there can be significant. It is used to caution someone that planning or visualizing a task is much easier than the actual physical execution of it.

Each person has his/her own types of odd behavior and thinks that that behavior quite normal. Honest criticism by well-meaning friends can help people in realizing the truth about themselves and take appropriate corrective measures.

This proverb emphasizes that while the forms, shapes, or appearances of things might differ, their fundamental essence remains the same. Just as different pots are made from the same clay, all humans have the same origin despite their social divisions or physical differences. It is used to point out underlying unity or to challenge superficial discrimination.

This expression refers to 'herd mentality' or 'blindly following others'. Like a flock of sheep where if one jumps into a pit, the rest follow without thinking, it describes people who mindlessly imitate others or follow a trend just because everyone else is doing it.

This expression refers to a situation where something powerful or dangerous is in the hands of someone who lacks the wisdom, judgment, or self-control to use it properly. It implies that the outcome is unpredictable and likely to cause harm to others or themselves, as there is no reasoning behind their actions.

A dangerous experiment. Put not a naked sword in a madman's hand.

This proverb suggests that people find satisfaction or happiness in their own peculiar habits, eccentricities, or obsessions, even if others find them foolish or irrational. It is used to express that what might seem like 'madness' to an observer is actually a source of personal pleasure for the individual.

This expression is used to advise someone against dwelling on past mistakes or events that cannot be changed. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'don't cry over spilled milk.' It emphasizes that regretting the past is a waste of time and energy, and one should instead focus on the future.

This proverb is used to describe someone who looks for the silliest or most trivial excuse to break away from a group or family. It highlights how a natural and insignificant event (like a nail growing) is used as a pretext to create unnecessary conflict or separation.