అడ్జెడాళ్ళకు ఆత్రతపడితే కుంచెడాళ్ళు దూడ తినిపోయిందట

This proverb describes a situation where an attempt to save a small amount of money or effort leads to a massive loss. It is used to mock people who are 'penny wise and pound foolish,' showing that neglect or cheapness can cause significant damage.

This expression is used to state that a person of high integrity, purity, or strength cannot be corrupted or harmed by petty accusations or external evils. Just as termites can destroy wood but are instantly consumed by fire, true virtue remains untouched by malice.

This proverb describes a situation where a person, in an attempt to gain a small profit or save a small amount, ends up suffering a much larger loss. It is used to caution against being penny-wise and pound-foolish, or when greed for a small gain leads to significant negligence of existing assets.

This proverb is used to mock someone's poor workmanship or a weak, fragile result. It highlights the absurdity of blaming a minor, insignificant event for the failure of something that should have been strong, implying that the work was fundamentally flawed from the start.

This proverb describes a situation where a person suffers a large loss while chasing a very small gain. It is used to mock poor planning or misplaced priorities where the effort to earn something tiny results in neglecting and losing something much more valuable.

This proverb describes a situation where a person suffers a large loss while trying to achieve a small gain. It is used to highlight poor prioritization or scenarios where the cost of an endeavor far outweighs the potential reward.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, driven by greed for a small gain, ends up suffering a much larger loss due to negligence. It highlights the foolishness of losing sight of one's existing assets while pursuing minor, insignificant benefits.

This proverb describes a situation where one incurs a massive loss while trying to save a small amount of money or while focusing on minor expenses. It is used to highlight poor management or irony when the overhead/accidental losses far exceed the actual cost of work.

This proverb describes a situation where the effort to earn a small gain results in a much larger loss. It is used when someone's attempt to save or earn a little bit of money backfires, leading to a significant setback or waste at home due to their absence or lack of oversight. (Note: A 'toomu' is a larger measurement than a 'kuncham'.)

A tūmu is a measure equal to 4 kunchams. One step forwards and two backwards.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of effort or resources are put into something, but the final outcome or yield is disappointingly small. It highlights wastefulness or inefficiency.