అడవిలో చెట్టుకాయ ఊరిలో ఉప్పురాయి కలిస్తే ఊరగాయ

This proverb is used to mock someone who lacks the necessary stature, capability, or influence but tries to dominate or take charge of a situation. It suggests that individuals should know their limits and not overreach into roles they are unqualified for.

This expression is used to describe an unexpected but perfect combination of two things or people from completely different backgrounds. Just as amla (from the forest) and salt (from the sea) combine to make a great pickle, it signifies a destiny-driven union or collaboration of disparate elements.

This proverb is used to describe a person who pretends to be weak, lazy, or incapable when asked to do work at home or in the village, but becomes extremely active, energetic, and agile when it concerns their own interests or outside activities. It highlights the hypocrisy of selective effort.

This expression is used to highlight that even individuals from the same family or origin can have different personalities, traits, or fates. It is often used to remind someone that children of the same parents may differ significantly in character or success.

This expression describes a situation where the side dish or accompaniment is disproportionately larger than the main course. It is used to mock someone who uses excessive resources for a small task, or metaphorically when the decoration exceeds the substance.

This expression is used to describe things that are naturally abundant or easily available in their respective habitats. It implies that certain resources are so plentiful in specific places that one never needs to worry about their scarcity there. It is often used metaphorically to suggest that a person or place has an inexhaustible supply of a particular quality or resource.

This proverb emphasizes the fundamental secrets of agriculture and animal husbandry. It means that a good harvest depends on the quality of fertilizer (manure), and good milk production depends on providing quality fodder (grass) to the livestock. It highlights that inputs determine the quality of outputs.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely agitated, irritable, or prone to sudden outbursts of anger. Just as salt crackles and pops violently when thrown into a fire, it characterizes a person's volatile temperament or a situation that is highly unstable and reactive.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a secondary or trivial thing is given more importance, or seems more impressive, than the primary or essential thing. It's often applied when an accessory or an accompaniment overshadows the main subject.

This expression is used to remind someone that raw materials or basic ingredients are not the same as the final finished product. It highlights that potential or basic utility requires effort and processing to become something more valuable or enjoyable.