ProverbPedia

“Telugu:
ఏనుగ మింగిన వెలగ పండు వత్తు”
English Translation:
Like a wood-apple swallowed by the elephant.It is swallowed whole, and is said to be found afterwards empty though unbroken.Said of a person in an influential position who does not benefit others.

“Telugu:
అరచేతి రేగుబంటికి అద్దము కావలెనా”
English Translation:
Do you require a glass to look at a berry in the palm of your hand ?The berry spoken of is the fruit of the Zizyphns Jujuba.As clear as crystal.As plain as a pike-staff.

“Telugu:
పొత్తుల మగడు పుచ్చి చచ్చెను”
English Translation:
The joint-husband was neglected and died.The ass that is common property is always the worst saddled. (French)