గజముపై చౌడోలు గాడిదకెత్తిన కూయునేగాని మోయదు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone, in an attempt to escape a small or manageable problem, ends up in a much more dangerous or severe predicament. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'out of the frying pan and into the fire'.

This expression highlights self-respect and dignity. It means that a person of high stature, great talent, or noble character would rather face great challenges or suffer in silence than stoop to something base, inferior, or dishonorable just for the sake of survival or convenience.

This proverb is used to describe a person who works hard at a task without understanding its true value or essence. Just as a donkey carries precious sandalwood but only feels the weight rather than the fragrance, a person might possess or handle something valuable without gaining any wisdom or benefit from it.

This proverb highlights that empty boasting or showing off might look impressive (like flowers), but it leads to no real results or achievements (like fruit). It is used to describe people who talk big but fail to deliver substance or fulfill their promises.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks even basic skills or knowledge but attempts to handle a much more dangerous or complex situation. It highlights the foolishness of overestimating one's abilities and taking unnecessary risks.

This expression is used to signify that certain consequences or outcomes cannot occur unless a specific preliminary action or event takes place first. It emphasizes the logical order of events, often used in a cynical or blunt manner to point out that a process must be initiated before its end result (even a negative one) can be realized.

This expression is used to describe a person who, in a state of absolute desperation or helplessness, seeks assistance from someone completely insignificant, unworthy, or incapable of helping. It highlights the irony and humiliation of being forced to rely on the lowest possible means when one has no other choice.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something valuable or sophisticated is wasted on someone or something that cannot appreciate or handle it. It refers to putting something of high status in an inappropriate or unworthy place, highlighting a mismatch between quality and utility.

This expression describes a situation where things are mismatched, reversed, or given to the wrong recipients. It is used when resources or tasks are allocated inappropriately, resulting in a mess where neither party is satisfied or productive.

This proverb is used to describe a person who cannot change their inherent nature or lack of refinement, regardless of how much wealth, education, or luxury is bestowed upon them. It suggests that external appearances or decorations cannot hide one's true character or stupidity.