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This expression is used to criticize or mock someone who is unworthy, incompetent, or unattractive yet aspires for or receives a high honor or luxury. 'Garuda Seva' refers to a grand, prestigious temple ritual, and comparing it to a 'moddu moham' (dull/ugly face) highlights the mismatch between the person's merit and the reward.

This proverb describes a situation where the overhead, transport, or incidental costs of a task far exceed the actual value of the work itself. It is used to point out inefficiency or when the effort/cost spent to achieve something is disproportionately high compared to the final result.

This expression is typically used to describe a situation where one performs duties or maintains appearances solely for the sake of tradition, honor, or sanctity, often implying that there is no deeper benefit or joy beyond fulfilling the basic requirements of a role or relationship. It highlights the sacrifices made to uphold the sacredness of a bond.

This proverb refers to a person who is so unaccustomed to luxury or good things that even something of very low quality or value seems extraordinary to them. It is used to describe a naive person being overly impressed by something mediocre because they lack exposure to the real thing.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who makes excessive or unnecessary efforts to improve something that is fundamentally flawed or undeserving. It implies that a person's basic character or situation is so poor that outward adornments or expensive remedies are a waste of resources.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely stingy over small things but ends up suffering a massive loss due to that very greed or lack of foresight. It is used to critique someone who tries to save pennies while losing pounds, or whose stubbornness over a trivial matter leads to a total catastrophe.

This expression is used to describe something that is fixed, permanent, or impossible to undo. Just as a wet knot becomes tighter and harder to untie, and turmeric applied to a cauterized wound stays fixed to the skin, this phrase refers to a decision or situation that is finalized and unchangeable.

This expression is used to describe an extremely critical or dangerous situation where life and death are equally possible. It is often used in the context of high-risk medical procedures, difficult childbirths, or precarious battles, signifying that while one hand prepares for a celebration or recovery (turmeric), the other prepares for a funeral (shroud).

This expression describes a situation where things happen with extreme haste or immediate action, specifically referring to a wedding occurring instantly after the proposal. It is used to mock or describe someone who wants to finish a task as soon as it is mentioned, without any delay or preparation.

This proverb describes a person who displays contradictory behavior or is prepared for two completely opposite situations at once (like a wedding and a funeral). It is used to mock hypocritical behavior or to describe someone who is being extremely cautious or deceptive by keeping both a 'cure' and a 'cover' ready.