గట్టుకు గంపెడు ఈగలు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task that is completely useless, unproductive, or yields no benefit despite significant effort. Just as husk has no nutritional value for a donkey, the action described is a waste of time and energy.

This proverb describes a situation where someone blindly tries to compete with or imitate others without considering their own physical or financial capacity, eventually leading to personal harm or loss. It is used to warn against peer pressure or the foolish desire to match someone else's status or actions unnecessarily.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Empty vessels make the most noise'. It describes people who have no real substance, knowledge, or merit, but talk excessively or make loud boasts to compensate for their lack of ability.

Quality is more important than quantity. It suggests that a small amount of something useful or valuable is far better than a large amount of something useless or worthless. It is used to emphasize that one should focus on substance rather than mere volume.

This expression is used to describe someone who has done a lot of work or exerted significant effort, but for a result that is completely useless or worthless. It highlights the futility of an action where the quantity of effort does not match the quality of the outcome.

This expression is used to describe a group of people who are extremely difficult to manage or control, even when united. It suggests that just like a bundle of needles is prickly and hard to handle without getting hurt, a group of sharp-tongued or troublesome individuals remains a nuisance regardless of how they are organized.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a minor asset or quality appears significant only because the primary or fundamental aspects are lacking. It highlights how relativity can make small things seem disproportionately large when compared to something even smaller or weaker.

This expression is used to describe a chaotic or diverse mixture of various unrelated things. It refers to a situation, collection, or group where many different elements are thrown together without any specific order or category, similar to a hodgepodge or a medley.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person's defects, faults, or problems are much larger than the person themselves. It is often applied to small individuals who have surprisingly large issues or when a minor task comes with a disproportionately large burden of complications.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone endures something highly unpleasant or shameful just to satisfy their greed or achieve a selfish gain. It highlights the irony of tolerating something disgusting for the sake of material benefit.