వెర్రిముండ వేడుక చూడబోతే, వెతకనిద్దరు యేడవనిద్దరు

This proverb is used to mock people who are overly greedy or take undue advantage when something is offered for free. It describes a situation where someone wants more than they need simply because they don't have to pay for it.

This expression is used to describe a situation where sophisticated knowledge, wisdom, or valuable items are wasted on someone who lacks the intelligence, capacity, or character to appreciate or understand them. It is similar to the English proverb 'casting pearls before swine'.

This proverb highlights a practical observation in farming. A sparse crop (pachuni panta) is easy to harvest and manage, making the work celebratory. Conversely, a dense, lush crop (ottu panta) is beautiful to look at and brings joy to the eyes, even if it requires more intensive labor during the harvest.

This proverb describes a situation where an unfortunate or troublesome person's attempt to enjoy themselves ends up causing double the trouble for everyone else. It is used to highlight how some people are so problematic that even their simple actions require extra supervision or result in a mess that needs cleaning up by others.

This proverb describes a situation where someone enthusiastically attempts tasks they have no aptitude for or tries to manage resources that are non-existent. It is used to mock people who waste effort on futile, clumsy, or unnecessary actions just for the sake of appearances or out of ignorance.

This proverb highlights the necessity of a social hierarchy and division of labor. It implies that if everyone wants to be the leader or hold a position of comfort and authority, no one will be left to do the actual work. It is used when everyone in a group expects to be served or wants a high-status role without contributing effort.

This expression describes a state of indecision or fickle-mindedness. It refers to a person who is never satisfied with their current choice and constantly wishes they were doing the opposite of what they are presently engaged in.

This proverb is used to convey that one must ask or voice their needs to get what they want. In this world, even those who love you most might not realize your requirements unless you express them or struggle for them.

This proverb describes a situation where the effort or resources spent to recover something trivial far exceed the value of the object itself, often resulting in a bigger disaster. It is used to mock disproportionate reactions or inefficient problem-solving.

This expression refers to a person caught between two conflicting parties or demands, making it impossible to satisfy both. It is often used to describe someone in a dilemma, facing constant complaints or pressure from two different sides simultaneously.