చిన్నమ్మ సింహద్వారాన వస్తే, పెద్దమ్మ పెరటిద్వారాన పోతుంది

This expression is used when a long-standing responsibility, burden, or major task is finally completed, leading to a sense of relief. It implies that once a major hurdle is crossed, the associated anxiety and stress naturally disappear.

This proverb highlights the irony and unfairness in certain transactions or interpersonal dynamics. The person who gives or lends something is often timid, weak, or hesitant (like a fly) when asking for it back, while the person who received it becomes aggressive, demanding, or fierce (like a tiger) when it is time to return the favor or the item.

This expression is used to describe a powerful, influential, or highly capable person who has become helpless, trapped, or restricted due to circumstances beyond their control. It signifies frustrated strength and the agony of being unable to act despite having great potential.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people fail to recognize or value the talent, resources, or wisdom available close to them, often seeking the same elsewhere while undervaluing what they already have. It is similar to the English proverb 'A prophet is not honored in his own country'.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who lacks basic skills or resources tries to perform much more complex tasks than those who are actually competent. It is used to mock people who boast or attempt grand things beyond their actual capacity, often failing to do even the simplest tasks properly.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are equally matched in their flaws or habits (often negative), making them a perfect pair for each other. It implies that a relationship or partnership succeeded because both parties share similar characteristics or temperaments.

This expression is used to highlight that charity or hospitality should be done out of genuine kindness rather than for spiritual rewards or out of fear of sin. It suggests that one's character and overall actions matter more than a single act of giving or refusing. It is often used to tell someone not to be too proud of their charity or too judgmental of others' lack thereof.

This proverb describes a social irony where resources or gifts tend to flow towards those who are already wealthy or powerful, rather than to those in need. It highlights that everyone seeks to please the rich, while the poor are often ignored or even forced to give up what little they have to those above them.

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 proverb describes a situation where one problem or misfortune is immediately followed by another, or where an unwelcome person follows another. It is often used to refer to a cycle of poverty, bad luck, or persistent troubles that refuse to leave. In Hindu mythology, Peddamma (Alakshmi) represents misfortune and Chinnamma follows her, symbolizing that when one hardship arrives, more are likely to follow.