అడుగు పెట్టగానే పిడుగు పడ్డట్లు.

This expression is used to signify a narrow escape from a major disaster or a life-threatening situation. It suggests that a small change in timing or a slight physical shift saved someone from a great calamity.

This expression describes a person who looks extremely shocked, pale, or completely devastated after hearing sudden bad news or facing an unexpected disaster. It is used to characterize someone who appears dazed and lifeless due to a major setback.

This proverb describes someone who is extremely impatient and expects immediate results right after an action is initiated. It refers to the absurdity of expecting a divine sign or a consequence (like a thunderbolt) the very moment a ritual or task has just begun.

This proverb is used to highlight the inadequacy of small or trivial efforts when facing a major disaster or an overwhelming force. It suggests that certain problems are so massive that common defensive measures are completely useless against them.

This proverb is used to describe a lazy person who has a massive appetite and eats very quickly (like a thunderbolt), but becomes tired, weak, or avoids effort when it is time to work. It highlights the irony of someone being energetic about consumption but lethargic about contribution.

Life is a fabric woven with both good and bad experiences. This expression is used to convey that success and failure, or joy and sorrow, are inseparable parts of the human experience, just like the vertical (warp) and horizontal (woof) threads that make a cloth.

This expression is used to highlight the futility of using weak or insignificant defenses against a massive, overwhelming force or a major disaster. It suggests that certain problems are too big to be solved by trivial means.

This proverb is used to describe an emergency or a sudden crisis where there is no time to follow traditional rules, rituals, or formalities. It suggests that when a disaster is imminent, one must act immediately rather than worrying about auspicious timings or protocols.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a necessary resource or solution becomes available exactly when it is needed, often by natural design or perfect timing. It highlights the providence of nature or a stroke of good luck where preparation meets a new requirement perfectly.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a small or inadequate solution is proposed for a massive, unstoppable problem. It highlights the futility of using weak defenses against powerful forces or inevitable consequences.