భాగీరథి పిచ్చుగుంట మీద పారినట్లు

This expression refers to the intense, often irrational jealousy or envy felt by a young person towards others. It is commonly used to describe the competitive nature or the 'evil eye' (disti) that arises from youth when they see others succeeding or possessing something they desire.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes out their frustration or anger on an innocent person or an inanimate object because they cannot confront the actual person who caused the anger. It is used to highlight displaced aggression or venting on a weaker or easier target.

This proverb is used to describe an event or situation that is inherently small, humble, or lacks resources, despite any attempts to make it seem grand. It suggests that one's celebrations or actions are limited by their status or means, often used to comment on the modest nature of an undertaking.

This proverb is used to comment on situations where someone with very limited resources or a low status attempts to put on a grand show, or when the expectations of success are naturally limited by one's humble circumstances. It highlights the mismatch between one's actual capacity and an exaggerated display of pomp.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone uses an unnecessarily powerful or extreme force to deal with a very small or trivial problem. It highlights the lack of proportion between the effort and the actual need.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a burden, punishment, or responsibility is way too heavy for someone to handle. It highlights a massive mismatch between a person's capacity and the task or penalty imposed on them, often implying overkill or extreme disproportion.

Refers to a Herculean task or an extraordinary, persistent effort to achieve something nearly impossible. It originates from the mythological story of King Bhagiratha, who performed intense penance for years to bring the river Ganges from the heavens to Earth.

This expression describes a cognitive bias where a person with a flawed perspective or specific obsession assumes that everyone else shares the same madness or is wrong. It is used to point out that one's perception of the world is often a reflection of their own state of mind.

This expression is used to describe a process that is extremely smooth, effortless, and free of any obstacles. Since the Nalleru plant is succulent and slippery, a cart's wheels glide over it very easily.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a massive or overwhelming burden, punishment, or disaster befalls someone who is very small, weak, or insignificant. It highlights a complete mismatch in scale, suggesting that the impact is far greater than what the victim can handle or endure.