చిన్నక్కను పెద్దక్కను, పెద్దక్కను చిన్నక్కను చేసే వాడు

This expression refers to a person whose eyes are bigger than their stomach. It describes a situation where someone takes or orders a lot of food because it looks appealing, but they cannot actually finish it all because they get full quickly. It is used to caution against greed or wastefulness.

This expression is used to describe a situation where things are completely mixed up, shuffled, or inverted. It refers to a state of total confusion or an illogical reversal of roles or order.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone performs a difficult or significant task for their own benefit, but an undeserving or lazy bystander ends up profiting from it. It highlights that the primary actor's intention was not to serve the opportunist.

This proverb suggests that merely witnessing an event or possessing a small piece of knowledge doesn't make one an expert. It is used to mock people who boast or pretend to be specialists without having the actual skills or experience required for a task.

This proverb is used when someone sacrifices their reputation, social standing, or principles to achieve a goal. It implies that if you are going to take a risk that might ruin your name, the result should at least be worth the loss and bring you some benefit or pleasure.

This is a rhythmic folk saying used to describe a woman's dual nature or temperament. It suggests that while she may appear beautiful, gentle, or charming (like a parrot or a star) on the surface, she can become extremely aggressive or fierce (like a dog) if she is provoked or loses her temper.

This proverb describes a chain reaction or a precedent-setting event. It suggests that if a rule is broken or a standard is lowered for the first person in a sequence, it automatically applies to those following them. It is used to caution that one's failure or deviation can negatively impact others who are dependent on that same process or tradition.

This expression is used to describe two people who are inseparable or constantly found together. It often implies a relationship where one person (the 'tail') follows the other everywhere, or where two cunning individuals are always seen in each other's company.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an accessory, a side issue, or a minor detail overshadows the main person or subject. It is often applied when someone wears ornaments or clothes that are disproportionately large for their stature, or when the overhead costs of a project exceed the actual value of the project itself.

This expression implies that a person of high skill, status, or ambition will not waste their time and effort on trivial, insignificant, or lowly targets. It is used to describe someone who aims for greatness and ignores petty distractions.