ఆరాటపు కదురు ఏ రాటాన పెట్టినా బరబర

This proverb is used to describe a situation that is highly exaggerated, impossible, or where the result/accessory is disproportionately larger or more significant than the source itself. It is often used to mock someone who tells tall tales or unrealistic stories.

This expression is used when someone who has worked hard feels insulted or undervalued when they receive the same reward or treatment as someone who did nothing but talk. It highlights the injustice of equal pay or credit for unequal effort.

This proverb emphasizes that environment, context, or the position one holds often provides more power and advantage than individual physical or mental strength. It is used to describe how a person becomes more influential or protected due to the place or status they occupy, similar to how a crocodile is powerful in water but weak on land.

This expression describes an act that is counterproductive, harmful, or poorly timed. Just as dairy is traditionally avoided during a fever in Ayurveda and butter won't heal a deep head wound, it refers to actions that worsen a situation despite appearing like a gesture of care or help.

This expression emphasizes that a person's power or influence often comes from the position or office they hold rather than their innate abilities. It is used to remind people that once they lose their status or position, their perceived power will also vanish.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely impatient or restless. It suggests that when someone lacks inner stability or focus, they cannot settle anywhere or finish any task successfully, regardless of the environment or support provided.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is being extremely foolish or setting themselves up for a loss. Placing butter on the head (which melts in the sun) and using prawns (which are scavenged by crows and dogs) as a waistband implies that the person's assets or efforts will quickly vanish or be snatched away due to poor planning.

This proverb describes a person with a restless, impatient, or anxious nature. It suggests that if someone lacks internal peace or stability, changing their environment, job, or tools will not solve their problems; their inherent anxiety will cause failure or instability wherever they go.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes corrective action or precautions after the damage has already been done and it is too late to be effective. It is similar to the English proverb 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the primary purpose or the main goal of an event is lost or failed, but the superficial or secondary formalities were celebrated successfully. It highlights the irony of focusing on the process or celebration while ignoring a catastrophic outcome.