చిలుకకు చక్కెర చీమకు పంచదార

This proverb describes ultimate disappointment or the fruitlessness of high expectations. A parrot expects a silk-cotton (Burugu) fruit to be sweet and juicy, but when it ripens and bursts, only dry, inedible cotton remains. It is used when someone puts a lot of hope into something that appears promising but turns out to be useless or empty in the end.

This expression is used to question why one should use their own resources or hard-earned assets for the benefit of someone else, especially when the other person is trying to take credit or advantage without contributing anything.

This expression describes a situation where something already wonderful becomes even better. It is used to signify extreme happiness, unexpected good fortune, or a series of highly favorable events happening simultaneously.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's judgment or perception is clouded by their current negative state or circumstances. Just as a physical illness makes sweet things taste bitter, a person in a bad mood, bias, or difficult situation may find fault or negativity in things that are otherwise good, pleasant, or beneficial.

This proverb means that people's behavior, thoughts, and speech are heavily influenced by the environment or company they grow up in. It is used to describe how a person's background or upbringing dictates their character and actions.

This proverb is used to describe a person who displays ingratitude or makes baseless complaints despite receiving something good or beneficial. It refers to someone who is habitually dissatisfied or dishonest about their experiences, often finding fault even in the most pleasant circumstances.

This expression is used to describe something that appears attractive, sweet, or beneficial on the surface but is actually harmful or dangerous underneath. It is often applied to deceptive words, treacherous people, or tempting offers that have hidden negative consequences.

A flattering speech is honeyed poison. (Latin.)* Sugared words generally prove bitter. (Spanish.)†

This expression is used to highlight a massive mismatch between a problem and its solution. It suggests that one should not use overwhelming force, extreme measures, or advanced weapons to deal with something small, weak, or insignificant. It is often used to criticize an overreaction or an unnecessary use of power.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is accustomed to refined, high-quality, or pleasant things and cannot tolerate or appreciate anything inferior, crude, or unpleasant. It highlights how once a person experiences the best, their standards change permanently.

This proverb describes a person who presents a false, prestigious image to the world while living in poor or mediocre conditions at home. It is used to critique someone who prioritizes outward show and vanity over their actual internal reality or family's well-being.