అగ్నిలో మిడత పడ్డట్టు

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 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 sudden, overwhelming, or catastrophic event that happens unexpectedly. It conveys a sense of great shock or a situation where one feels like their entire world has collapsed instantly.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's anger or a problem originating elsewhere is unfairly diverted toward an innocent person or an unrelated object. It signifies misplaced venting of frustration or a situation where the consequences of one event unexpectedly affect something completely different.

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.'

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already suffering or in trouble is hit with another misfortune. It is equivalent to the English expression 'adding insult to injury' or 'misfortunes never come singly'.

This expression describes a situation where someone blindly rushes into a dangerous situation or self-destruction without realizing the consequences. It is used to signify a fatal mistake or an inevitable doom caused by one's own impulsive actions, similar to the English idiom 'like a moth to a flame'.