అద్దములోని ముడుపు

This expression is used to describe a person who is stuck in a difficult or tight situation, caught between two opposing forces with no way to escape. It is similar to the English idiom 'Between a rock and a hard place.'

This traditional proverb suggests that a well-managed household depends on two main pillars: a disciplined or well-behaved spouse who maintains order, and the practice of saving money or being thrifty. It is used to emphasize the importance of self-control and financial management in achieving domestic harmony and prosperity.

This expression refers to internal suffering, deep grief, or hidden jealousy that others cannot see. While physical fires are visible, the 'burning' one feels due to hunger, emotional pain, or envy is hidden from the world but deeply felt by the individual.

This proverb is used to warn someone about the difficulty of keeping secrets. It suggests that once a private thought or secret is voiced to even one person, it quickly spreads and becomes public knowledge.

Three know it, all know it. (Italian.)* The secret of two is God's secret; the secret of three is all the world's, (French.)?

This expression highlights the inherent difficulty in truly understanding another person's hidden thoughts, intentions, or character, just as it is impossible to gauge the exact depth of water simply by looking at its surface. It is used to caution others that appearances can be deceiving and that human motives are often deep and complex.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a strong or influential person is suddenly and unexpectedly overcome by an even more powerful force. Just as a strong bull in an open field seems invincible but is easily taken down by a tiger, it refers to the sudden downfall of someone who was previously in a position of strength or security.

This expression is used to describe excessive, loud, or dramatic wailing that often seems exaggerated or insincere. It refers to a noisy, boisterous way of expressing grief or complaining, typically used in a derogatory or mocking sense to tell someone to stop making a scene.

This expression is used to describe something that appears to be real or achievable but is actually an illusion or impossible to attain. It refers to hollow promises or imaginary benefits that provide no practical value, much like seeing an offering reflected in a mirror without being able to touch it.

This proverb is used to describe things that look attractive or attainable but are actually illusory or impossible to reach. It signifies that some things can only be seen or imagined but never truly possessed, much like a reflection in a mirror.

This expression is used to describe an unnecessary or annoying person or thing that interrupts an otherwise pleasant situation. Panakam is a delicious, smooth traditional sweet drink, and finding a tiny twig or splinter in it ruins the experience.