అలిగి తన్నిన పరుపుపై పడినట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone, in an attempt to escape a small or manageable problem, ends up in a much more dangerous or severe predicament. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'out of the frying pan and into the fire'.

This expression describes a situation where someone is arguing or talking with a person who doesn't respond or understand, or when an effort is completely futile. Just as arguing with an inanimate basket yields no response or result, it refers to pointless communication with a stubborn or unresponsive person.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to satisfy a large need or perform a major task with a completely insufficient or petty action. Licking a ladle doesn't provide enough food to constitute a meal, yet it technically breaks a fast, resulting in the person losing the merit of the fast without gaining the satisfaction of eating.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's existing pain, misfortune, or sorrow is aggravated by further unkindness or additional problems. It is used when a bad situation is made even worse by someone's comments or actions.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a minor incident is interpreted as a bad omen or a sign of impending trouble. In Telugu culture, a crow physically touching a person is traditionally considered an inauspicious sign or a warning of negative events to follow. It is often used to describe someone who is highly superstitious or to highlight a stroke of bad luck.

This expression describes an action that is permanent, irreversible, or highly visible. Just as a brand mark stays forever on a bull, it refers to a situation where a decision or an event has left an indelible impact or has been firmly established.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely aggressive, fierce, or reacting with sudden and intense rage. Just as a tigress is most protective and dangerous right after giving birth, it refers to a situation where a person attacks or scolds someone with peak intensity.

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 expression is used to describe a situation where things are progressing very easily, naturally, or without any resistance. Just as walking downhill requires little effort, it signifies a smooth and effortless process.

This proverb describes a situation where a guilty person suspects others of the very same misdeeds they are committing. It is used when someone's own dishonesty or flaws lead them to distrust everyone else around them, often as a psychological projection.