వజ్రాన్ని ఇత్తడిలో పొదిగితే వజ్రానికేమి లోటు?

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person in charge or an intermediary is indifferent to a loss because they do not personally own the property or suffer the consequences. It highlights a lack of accountability or personal stakes in someone else's misfortune or public property.

This expression is used to signify that merit or talent gets its true recognition and value only when it is placed in the right environment or paired with something equally worthy. It suggests that excellence requires a proper platform or context to truly sparkle.

This expression refers to someone or something that stands out or shines brightly in difficult, obscure, or unfavorable circumstances. It is often used to describe a person of great merit who is hidden in a crowd or a solution that brings hope during a period of crisis.

A bright exception among a bad lot.

This expression describes hypocrisy or a double life. It is used to refer to individuals who act very pious, disciplined, or strictly religious within their homes or private circles, but engage in dishonest, unethical, or criminal activities in the outside world.

This expression means that one cannot truly understand the complexity or difficulty of a situation until they are personally involved or have started the task. It is used to advise against making superficial judgments or to explain that practical experience is necessary to grasp the reality of a problem.

This expression is used to convey that the inherent nature or character of a person or object cannot be changed by external processes or superficial treatments. Just as intense heat cannot turn a base metal like brass into gold, artificial efforts cannot change a person's fundamental traits or true value.

This expression means that a person of high quality, talent, or noble character does not lose their inherent value just because they are in a poor environment or associated with something of low quality. The value of the individual remains intact regardless of their surroundings.

This proverb means that only the person who is actually experiencing a difficult situation or problem understands the true extent of its gravity. It is used to suggest that outsiders or observers cannot fully grasp the challenges or pain someone is going through until they are in their shoes.

This expression describes people who show great enthusiasm, energy, and courage at the start of a task but quickly lose interest or give up before completion. It is used to criticize a lack of perseverance or consistency.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely healthy, sturdy, and strong, or someone who remains unaffected and thrives even in humble or messy surroundings. Just as an onion grown in manure becomes very pungent and firm, this refers to someone with a robust constitution.