ఎద్దు నోటికి చొప్ప అందించినట్లు

This expression refers to a situation where someone expects a result from a person or entity while putting effort or resources into a completely different, unrelated place. It highlights the foolishness of expecting a reward where no work was done or expecting an outcome from the wrong source.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a naturally mischievous or restless person becomes even more uncontrollable, chaotic, or hyperactive due to external factors. It is used when someone's existing negative traits are amplified by bad influence or circumstances.

This expression is used when someone assists an already cruel or harmful person in their wrongdoings, thereby enabling more damage. It describes a situation where a dangerous person is provided with the exact tool or opportunity they need to cause further destruction.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's small mistake or vulnerability is immediately taken advantage of by another person, or when someone is interrupted at a very awkward moment. It refers to the act of hitting or shutting someone's mouth right when they have it wide open to yawn.

This expression describes a situation where someone is harboring a dangerous secret or an imminent disaster that cannot be hidden for long. Just as dry fodder catches fire instantly, attempting to conceal something inherently volatile or destructive will lead to an inevitable and rapid catastrophe. It is used to warn someone that their current actions are self-destructive and impossible to maintain.

This expression refers to silly, meaningless, or illogical questions. Just as a dried corn stalk (choppadantu) is hollow and lacks substance, these questions are seen as lacking depth or common sense. It is used to describe someone who asks annoying or irrelevant questions.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes a long, complicated, or roundabout way to do something that could have been done very simply and directly. It highlights unnecessary complexity or lack of efficiency.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already ill-mannered, foul-mouthed, or dishonest tries to act sophisticated or demands special treatment. It implies that a person with a bad character doesn't need 'flavoring' or excuses; their inherent nature is already unpleasant enough.

This expression is used to describe someone who eats excessively or constantly, often without any sense of timing or restraint. It implies that the person is always moving their hand to their mouth to eat, regardless of whether it is day or night.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-control or discipline. It usually refers to someone who eats excessively without restraint or someone who speaks impulsively and acts recklessly without thinking of the consequences.