గుండ్లు తేలి బెండ్డు మునిగినట్టు

This expression describes a situation where someone experiences a total loss or failure just when they are at the most critical or deepest point of a task. It is used to express feelings of being completely helpless or facing a disaster at a crucial moment when there is no hope of rescue.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone has already faced the worst possible outcome or is deeply involved in a crisis, so further minor problems or risks no longer bother them. It is similar to the English expression 'In for a penny, in for a pound' or the idea that once you are already 'drowned' in debt or trouble, you are no longer afraid of the consequences.

This expression describes an unnatural, illogical, or topsy-turvy situation where things happen contrary to their nature. It is used to point out a state of injustice, corruption, or chaos where the deserving are neglected and the unworthy are elevated.

This proverb is used to criticize someone for making a mountain out of a molehill or taking extreme, unnecessary steps for a minor problem. It suggests that just because a small difficulty exists, one shouldn't resort to a solution that causes total self-destruction or overreaction.

This proverb is used to illustrate that when the core foundation or the primary source of something is lost or destroyed, the secondary benefits or consequences associated with it will inevitably disappear as well. It is often applied in financial contexts or when discussing the root cause of a failure.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where, although a primary problem or conflict has been resolved, the emotional damage, psychological impact, or physical trace of that event persists. It highlights that certain experiences leave lasting marks that do not disappear even after the initial 'pain' is gone.

This expression describes an unnatural or chaotic situation where things are happening contrary to their nature or the established order. It is used when merit is ignored while incompetence is rewarded, or when the impossible happens while the obvious fails.

This expression describes a situation where the natural order of things is reversed, or where something completely illogical and impossible is happening. It is often used to refer to a state of chaos, injustice, or a scenario where incompetent people succeed while capable ones fail.

This expression is used to describe a topsy-turvy situation where things are happening contrary to their natural order or common sense. It refers to a scenario where heavy, solid things (boulders) are treated lightly or succeed, while light, buoyant things (corks) fail or are suppressed. It is often used to critique injustice, poor management, or illogical outcomes in society.

Bendu is the Eschynomene Indica from which pith hats, models, &c. are made. The order of nature reversed. * El abad de Bamba, lo que no puede comer, dalo por su alma,

This proverb refers to things that are very light or very heavy with no middle ground. It is used to describe an 'all or nothing' situation or to test the true nature of something by observing its final outcome. It implies that the result will eventually reveal the reality, just as water reveals whether an object is a heavy stone or a light piece of wood/cork.