ఏ ఎండకు ఆ గొడుగు.

This proverb describes the behavior of people who lack character or maturity and suddenly come into wealth or power. Instead of using their new resources wisely, they display excessive arrogance, showiness, and make ridiculous or impractical demands to flaunt their status.

This proverb is used to mock people of low character or insignificant status who, upon suddenly acquiring wealth or power, begin to act with excessive vanity and put on ridiculous airs. It suggests that when someone unworthy becomes rich, their displays of status are equally absurd and cheap.

This proverb describes how people with shallow character or low maturity behave arrogantly and make absurd, irrational demands when they suddenly acquire wealth or power. It is used to critique someone who is showing off their newfound status in a foolish or boastful manner.

This proverb is used to highlight the inadequacy of small or trivial efforts when facing a major disaster or an overwhelming force. It suggests that certain problems are so massive that common defensive measures are completely useless against them.

This proverb is used to describe a lazy person who has a massive appetite and eats very quickly (like a thunderbolt), but becomes tired, weak, or avoids effort when it is time to work. It highlights the irony of someone being energetic about consumption but lethargic about contribution.

This proverb suggests that physical stature does not necessarily determine strength or capability. It implies that short people are often sturdy and resilient (tough), while tall people might be clumsy or lacking in stamina (hollow). It is used to caution against judging someone's ability based solely on their height.

This proverb describes opportunism or adaptability. It suggests that one should change their stance, behavior, or plans based on the prevailing circumstances or the direction of the 'wind' to ensure their own benefit or survival. It is often used to describe people who align themselves with whoever is currently in power.

Suitable to the occasion.

This expression is used to highlight the futility of using weak or insignificant defenses against a massive, overwhelming force or a major disaster. It suggests that certain problems are too big to be solved by trivial means.

This proverb highlights two stages of life where support is expected. Just as an ox is ready to share the burden of farm work once it fits the yoke, a child is expected to assist and support their parents once they grow up and become capable. It refers to the point when a person or animal becomes productive and helpful to the family.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a small or inadequate solution is proposed for a massive, unstoppable problem. It highlights the futility of using weak defenses against powerful forces or inevitable consequences.