వియ్యాలవారింటికి వెళ్తే వీపుల మీదే వస్తుంది

This expression signifies that one cannot escape the consequences of their actions or their destiny, regardless of where they hide or travel. It is used to suggest that fate is inevitable and follows a person everywhere.

This proverb describes a person who is excessively lazy or dependent. It refers to someone who waits for someone else's arrival or help to perform even a basic task or to seek their own livelihood, showing a lack of initiative and a tendency to procrastinate.

This expression is used to describe a person who shows signs of greatness, talent, or intelligence from a very early age. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'The child is father of the man' or 'Genius manifests itself early'.

This expression highlights the social reality that a person's influence, status, and perceived power are often directly tied to their financial standing. It is used to describe how people respect and follow someone when they are rich, but abandon or overlook them once they lose their fortune.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a minor concern or source of relief is superseded by a larger event, or specifically, that once a major outcome is achieved (the river flowing), the preliminary signs (the rain) are no longer needed. It is often used to imply that after a long-awaited result occurs, the struggles leading up to it come to an end.

This expression is used to describe an irreversible situation or a total loss. Just as a body taken to the pyre will inevitably be burnt and cannot return, it signifies that once something is gone or a certain point of no return is reached, there is no hope of recovery or reversal.

This expression is used to describe a situation where relatives or people involved in a relationship are treated with extreme hostility, insults, or physical abuse instead of the expected mutual respect and hospitality. It highlights a complete breakdown of decorum and the irony of causing harm to those who should be honored.

This proverb warns that sweet talk or flattery can often lead to trouble or physical punishment later. It is used to advise caution when someone is being overly complimentary or deceptive, as their words might lead one into a trap or a situation resulting in severe consequences.

This proverb highlights that when a fundamental goal or result cannot be achieved through primary efforts or fair means (buying), it is futile to expect it through minor requests or petty bargaining (haggling). It is used to describe situations where someone tries to get a major benefit through trivial persistence when the main opportunity has already failed.

This proverb is used to describe an event or task that took an excessively long time to complete, or a situation where people were kept waiting or busy until daybreak. It often implies a sense of exhaustion or the completion of a long, drawn-out process.