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“Telugu:
అల్లుడికి నెయ్యీలేదు, అల్లుడితోటికూడా వచ్చినవారికి నూనే లేదు”
English Translation:
There is neither ghi for the son-in-l aw, nor oil for his friends.Said of inability in ‘a person to do that which his duty imperatively requires of him.

“Telugu:
తల్లి చెవులకన్నా పినతల్లి చెవులే మేలు”
English Translation:
The ears of the aunt are better than those of the mother.They are better supplied with ornaments.To neglect one having great claims, for another whose claims are inferior.

“Telugu:
డబ్బు యివ్వనివాడు ముందు పడవ యెక్కినట్టు”
English Translation:
The man that did not pay his fare, got into the boat first.