ఆ ముఖానికి కేల అర్హశేరు పసుపు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is putting in excessive effort or providing honors to a person who is absent, unknown, or irrelevant. It highlights the pointlessness of showing respect or decorating something that isn't present or visible.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person meets their match or encounters someone even more capable, clever, or aggressive than themselves. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'Diamond cuts diamond' or 'To meet one's match.'

This expression is typically used to describe a situation where one performs duties or maintains appearances solely for the sake of tradition, honor, or sanctity, often implying that there is no deeper benefit or joy beyond fulfilling the basic requirements of a role or relationship. It highlights the sacrifices made to uphold the sacredness of a bond.

This is a traditional proverb used to describe someone who attempts to seek luxuries, adornments, or pleasures that are considered inappropriate or unnecessary given their current somber situation or social standing. It highlights a sense of irony or mismatch between a person's circumstances and their desires.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone meets their match or encounters someone even more capable, cunning, or stronger than themselves. It implies that for every expert, there is always someone better.

This expression is used to describe something that is fixed, permanent, or impossible to undo. Just as a wet knot becomes tighter and harder to untie, and turmeric applied to a cauterized wound stays fixed to the skin, this phrase refers to a decision or situation that is finalized and unchangeable.

This proverb is used to describe a person who pretends to be humble or restrained but is actually extremely greedy or excessive. It mocks someone who makes a show of making a tiny sacrifice while already taking nearly everything for themselves.

This expression is used to mock someone who has high or unreasonable demands that do not match their worth or status. It is a sarcastic remark used when someone asks for something far beyond what they deserve or when someone of low merit expects grand treatment.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the accessories, subordinates, or rituals are more expensive, complex, or heavy than the main subject or the principal person itself. It highlights a disproportionate relationship where the overhead exceeds the core entity.

This expression is used to suggest that there is no need for a mediator or a formal letter when the concerned parties are directly in front of each other. It emphasizes direct communication over indirect methods.