అగ్నిలో మిడత పడ్డట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone blindly or foolishly rushes into a danger that will lead to their certain destruction. It signifies an act of self-destruction or a fatal attraction to something harmful.

To try, they say, to extinguish it. Applied to rash acts. * Catula dominas imitantes.

This expression is used to describe an unexpected disaster or a significant problem that occurs at the very beginning of a task. A seed drill (jaddigamu) is used to plant seeds for the future; if a locust (midatha) attacks at that specific point, it ruins the entire potential crop before it even has a chance to grow. It is similar to the English idiom 'to nip it in the bud,' but refers to a negative external event ruining the foundation of an endeavor.

This expression describes something that is extremely unstable or short-lived. Just as a small, round green gram seed cannot stay still on a smooth, slippery surface like a mirror and slides off immediately, this phrase is used to refer to people who don't stick to their word, or situations that are highly precarious and transient.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an unexpected, massive responsibility or a heavy burden suddenly falls upon someone without any prior warning or effort of their own. It is often used when an unavoidable problem or a huge task is thrust upon a person.

An unexpected calamity.

This expression is used to describe an action that worsens an already volatile or difficult situation. Just as pouring ghee (clarified butter) makes a fire flare up more intensely, this phrase refers to someone adding 'fuel to the fire' by making a person's anger or a conflict much worse.

This expression is used to describe something that slides off or fails to stick, just as a smooth seed would bounce or slip off a glass surface. It is often used to characterize a person who is unaffected by advice, warnings, or criticism, or to describe a situation where efforts have no lasting impact.

This expression describes a situation where a sudden, unexpected obstacle or misfortune completely obstructs one's vision or progress just when everything seemed clear and promising. It is used when a person is caught off guard by a problem that renders them helpless or blind to the situation at hand.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a sudden, unexpected, and massive disaster or problem occurs. It reflects a feeling of being overwhelmed by a catastrophe that seems as if the entire world is collapsing.

This expression describes a situation where an intended punishment, setback, or hostile action unexpectedly results in a beneficial or comfortable outcome for the victim. It is used when someone's attempt to harm another person actually ends up helping them or putting them in a better position.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks skill or makes a mistake, but blames their tools, environment, or others instead of admitting their own incompetence. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'A bad workman always blames his tools.'