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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes an unnecessary risk or acts carelessly, and then expects a miracle or divine intervention to prevent a disaster. It highlights the folly of not taking basic precautions and blaming fate or expecting God to fix self-inflicted problems.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes a foolish risk or acts with extreme negligence and then expects a miracle or divine intervention to save them. It is used to criticize people who do not take necessary precautions yet blame fate or ask for God's help when things inevitably go wrong.

This is a humorous and sarcastic expression used to describe a situation where someone tries to accomplish too many tasks or satisfy many people with an insignificantly small amount of resources. It highlights the impossibility of stretching a tiny resource (like a drop of oil) to cover multiple major needs, mocking poor planning or stinginess.

This expression describes a state of extreme poverty or a hand-to-mouth existence. It refers to someone who has just enough to satisfy their basic immediate needs—a single meal and a tiny lamp for light—but possesses no savings, security, or surplus for the future.

This proverb describes a situation where someone blindly follows or joins in a conversation or action without knowing the context or meaning, simply to appear involved. It highlights the tendency of people to chime in or mimic others unnecessarily.

This expression refers to something that is visible to everyone but remains unreachable or protected. It is often used to describe deep knowledge, a clear thought, or a person who is under intense scrutiny or protection while being in the public eye. Just as a lamp's light is seen through glass but the flame cannot be touched, it signifies clarity combined with being untouchable or well-preserved.

This expression is used to describe an extremely stingy person or a situation of extreme austerity. It refers to someone who is so miserly that they won't even provide a basic chili to eat with rice, instead asking the person to satisfy their taste just by looking at it from a distance.

This expression refers to a traditional practice of eating dinner immediately after lighting the evening lamp. It describes an early and disciplined routine of finishing the day's tasks promptly before total darkness set in, often used to signify a simple, timely, and orderly lifestyle.

This expression describes the seasonal transition in the Telugu states. It signifies that by the time of the Diwali festival, the winter season is just beginning to set in, and the cold is mild or minimal, metaphorically compared to the small heat or size of a lamp's flicker.

This proverb describes a situation where someone acts recklessly or fails to take basic precautions, and then expects a divine or miraculous intervention to save them. It is used to criticize people who do not take responsibility for their actions and instead leave everything to fate or luck.