ఆగ్రహాన ఆనపెట్టుకున్నట్టు

This proverb describes a situation where someone, in an attempt to solve a minor problem or take revenge for a small annoyance, ends up causing immense, disproportionate damage to themselves. It warns against letting anger cloud one's judgment and taking self-destructive actions.

Burn not your house to fright away the mice.

This proverb is used to describe someone who attempts to do something secret or stealthy but acts in a way that attracts unnecessary attention. Just as the sound or size of a drum would immediately expose a thief, certain foolish actions make it impossible to keep a secret mission hidden.

This proverb emphasizes emotional control and patience. In Telugu culture, 'Graha' refers to planetary influences believed to cause bad luck or hardships. The saying suggests that even when one is facing extreme misfortune or a 'bad phase' (astrologically speaking), they must not lose their temper, as anger only worsens the situation and leads to further ruin.

This proverb is used to describe a person who foolishly tries to imitate someone superior or more capable than themselves, often resulting in self-harm or ridicule. It highlights the folly of blind imitation without having the inherent nature or strength of the person being copied.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, driven by excessive pride, anger, or a false sense of honor, takes on a burden or makes a decision that only causes them more trouble and hardship. It highlights the foolishness of taking extreme actions just to prove a point when those actions lead to self-inflicted misery.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions or attempts to solve a problem backfire, causing them self-inflicted harm or trouble. It is similar to the English idiom 'to dig one's own grave' or 'to shoot oneself in the foot'.

* Plega l'albero quando à giovane. † Gammel Green bryder nær den skal boles. Le fou cherche son malheur.

This expression is used to describe a period of extremely bad luck or a situation where everything that can go wrong is going wrong. In Vedic astrology, the alignment of the nine planets (Navagrahas) influences one's fate; if they are 'crooked' or 'vakra', it signifies a time of great misfortune and obstacles.

This proverb describes a situation where someone, driven by anger over a minor nuisance or a small problem, takes a drastic action that results in their own massive loss. It warns against overreacting and losing perspective, as the self-inflicted damage far outweighs the original problem.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already overburdened with existing responsibilities or relationships is approached by someone else for help, only for that third person to suffer from neglect. It highlights the futility of seeking support from someone whose resources or attention are already fully committed elsewhere.

This expression refers to decisions made or actions taken in anger that one eventually regrets. It is used when someone impulsively commits to something difficult or harmful to themselves while being emotional, only to realize the burden of that commitment later when they have calmed down.