వెయ్యి పుట్ల వడ్లకు ఒక్క చిలకపురుగు చాలును.

This proverb highlights how a single small negative element or a tiny flaw can destroy a massive amount of hard work or wealth. Just as one pest can ruin a whole granary, one bad habit or one wicked person can cause the downfall of an entire family or organization.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is willing to give up a potential gain or an asset just to escape from a dangerous or stuck position. It signifies that safety and liberation are more important than the original objective when things go wrong.

Said by a man whose hand had been caught by a guana in a hole. Catching a Tartar.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone born to a powerful, aggressive, or talented person turns out to be weak, timid, or useless. It highlights a mismatch between one's lineage and their actual character or capabilities.

This proverb describes a situation where an incompetent or ignorant person tries to advise someone who is also incompetent. It highlights the irony and futility of seeking guidance from someone whose shortcomings are even greater than one's own. It is used when two people who lack knowledge in a subject try to solve a problem together, leading to a useless outcome.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is only a temporary guest or has a limited, immediate interest in something, and therefore should not worry about long-term or large-scale complexities that do not affect them. It is often a retort to someone who is interfering in matters beyond their scope or stay.

This proverb is used to point out that people who are only temporarily involved or have a small stake in a situation should not concern themselves with large-scale or long-term complexities. It suggests that one should focus on their immediate needs or specific role rather than meddling in matters that do not affect them or are beyond their scope.

This is a rhythmic folk saying used to describe a woman's dual nature or temperament. It suggests that while she may appear beautiful, gentle, or charming (like a parrot or a star) on the surface, she can become extremely aggressive or fierce (like a dog) if she is provoked or loses her temper.

This proverb describes a foolish or lazy approach to solving a problem where, instead of addressing the actual deficiency (the short rope), someone suggests a drastic, destructive, or irrational 'solution' (filling the well) that defeats the original purpose. It is used to mock people who propose absurd workarounds to simple problems.

This expression is used to describe someone who has intimate, first-hand, and deep knowledge of a person, family, or organization. Just as a worm residing in the navel knows everything about the body, this phrase refers to an insider who knows all the secrets and internal affairs.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or evasive answer to a simple, direct question. It highlights the inability or unwillingness of a person to provide a meaningful response, much like a parrot that can only repeat its natural sounds regardless of what it is asked.