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“Telugu:
ఏనుగకు దాహముకు చూరు నీళ్లా”
English Translation:
Will the thirst of an elephant [be quenched] by the water which drops from the eaves?

“Telugu:
కాకులను కొట్టి గద్దలకు వేసినట్టు,”
,English Translation:
To kill crows and throw them to the kites.He robs Peter to pay Paul.

“Telugu:
అంత్య నిష్టురముకన్నా ఆది నిష్టురమే మేలు”
English Translation:
Annoyance at the beginning is better than annoyance at the end.A prompt denial causes less annoyance than compliance with a request and disappointment in the end.Better a friendly denial than an unwilling compliance. (German)