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This expression is used when someone tries to make a virtue out of a necessity. When a person fails to achieve or obtain something despite their efforts, they pretend they never wanted it or claim they are giving it up for a higher or noble cause to save face.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a simple or crude person receives a treatment or celebration that is equally crude or low-quality. It suggests that the arrangements or surroundings match the character or status of the person involved.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's misfortune or mistake is exacerbated by another's harsh or opportunistic actions. It suggests that instead of helping someone who is struggling or failing, a person might take an action that makes the situation worse, often under the guise of 'teaching a lesson' or simply out of cruelty.

This proverb describes a person who is eager to accept benefits or rewards but refuses to do the associated work or take on responsibilities. It is used to mock people who want the perks without the effort.

Basavanna is the name of a bull sacred to Siva. Bullocks are often familiarly called by this name. Âhâ is an exclamation signifying consent. Uhâ signifies refusal.

This expression is used when someone tries to explain or hide facts about a person or situation that you already know very well. It highlights that one is already intimately familiar with the reality or the flaws of the subject in question, making external explanations unnecessary.

This expression refers to the tradition of offering food (Naivedyam) to a deity in a temple. While the God is said to accept the offering merely by looking at it, the humans (devotees or priests) are the ones who actually consume the food. It is used to describe situations where a formal or symbolic gesture is made to a higher authority, while the actual material benefits are enjoyed by the subordinates or common people.

This expression is used to describe a person who mindlessly agrees with everything someone says without thinking for themselves or questioning the logic. It refers to the 'Gangireddu' (decorated bull) tradition where the bull nods its head to its master's rhythmic commands.

This expression is used to describe situations where basic needs or essential priorities are neglected while resources are wasted on superficial or secondary matters. It highlights a lack of common sense or misplaced priorities, similar to 'neglecting the core while decorating the surface.'

This expression refers to a person who blindly agrees with everything someone says without thinking for themselves or showing any individuality. It describes submissiveness or 'yes-man' behavior, similar to how a decorated performing bull nods its head mechanically to its master's commands.

This proverb is used to describe a person who handles massive challenges with ease; for such a person, a minor obstacle is trivial. It is often used when someone who has committed a major crime or feat is worried about a small, insignificant consequence.