చిచ్చాయ చిచ్చాయ అంటే, సందాయె సందాయె అన్నట్టు

This expression is used to describe a situation where an already problematic or volatile circumstance is made worse by an external factor. Just as strong winds fan the flames of a fire and make it uncontrollable, this refers to an ally or a circumstance that intensifies a conflict or a problem.

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 describes a situation where someone or something brought in for protection or help ends up causing more damage and trouble than the benefit they provide. It is used when a solution backfires or when a person one nurtures turns out to be a liability.

Put a snake into your bosom and when it is warm it will sting you.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a celebration or a positive event unintentionally leads to a disaster or a tragic outcome for someone else. It highlights the irony of a festive occasion turning into a cause for sorrow due to unforeseen circumstances or mismanagement.

This expression is used to describe a person or a situation that brings trouble, danger, or destruction along with them. Just as carrying live embers in a cloth is dangerous and will eventually burn the person carrying it, inviting a troublemaker or initiating a risky plan will lead to self-destruction.

This proverb is used to emphasize that natural traits, character, or inherent qualities cannot be replaced or truly mimicked by artificial enhancements or temporary changes. Just as one's natural complexion is permanent and artificial makeup is temporary, a person's true nature remains unchanged regardless of outward pretenses.

This proverb describes a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or nonsensical reply to a simple statement, often due to a lack of understanding or attention. It highlights a breakdown in communication where the response has no connection to the context provided.

This expression describes a situation where two people are communicating without any real understanding or logical connection. It refers to a nonsensical or 'double Dutch' conversation where both parties are talking in gibberish or irrelevant terms, yet acting as if they are in agreement or have understood each other.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gives a completely irrelevant, nonsensical, or rhyming response to a question they don't understand. It highlights a lack of communication or a person's tendency to blabber meaningless words just to sound like they are participating in a conversation.

This proverb highlights two of the most significant responsibilities or risks in social life. It suggests that if you want to understand the true nature of a person or a relationship, you will find out once you either lend them money or entrust them with your daughter's life through marriage. Both acts involve a high level of trust and often lead to lasting worries or revelations about the other party's character.