కాకిగూట్లో కోయిలగుడ్డు

This expression is used to describe a loud, harsh, or annoying commotion caused by many people talking or shouting at once. It compares a chaotic and noisy environment to the unpleasant cawing of a flock of crows.

This expression describes a state of basic contentment, security, and stability. Just as a lamp protected in a wall niche stays lit and food in the belly provides immediate satisfaction, it refers to having one's essential needs met—shelter and sustenance. It is often used to describe a simple, worry-free life or a situation where everything is in its proper, safe place.

This expression is used to describe a person who is living or growing up in an environment where they do not truly belong, or among people who are not their own. It often implies a situation where someone's true identity or superior talents are hidden or misplaced within a common or mismatched setting, just as a cuckoo bird lays its eggs in a crow's nest to be raised by the crow.

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.

The suggestion is that for the parents the ugly child is not ugly but very lovable. It is the unbounded love of parents for their offspring that is highlighted here.

This expression is used to indicate that someone's time is up, or they have reached the end of their rope. It often implies that someone's mischievous deeds or a specific phase of their life/work is coming to an end, or that they are finally caught or cornered.

He is on his last legs.

This expression describes a situation where things are ready or easily accessible in their respective places. It is often used to refer to a simple, humble, and satisfied lifestyle where one has the basic necessities (like a bit of spice/chili and a bowl of rice) arranged and ready to be consumed without much fuss.

This proverb describes how even the most powerful or influential person can become vulnerable and be mocked or bullied by the weak when they fall into difficult circumstances. It is used to highlight that status is often dependent on one's current situation and strength.

This expression is used to describe someone who remains silent, motionless, or unresponsive when they are expected to speak or act. Just as a stone used to break a block of jaggery stays silent and stuck to the sticky substance, it refers to a person standing still or being 'clueless' and 'speechless' in a specific situation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a single good or talented person is harassed, suppressed, or overwhelmed by a large group of mediocre, envious, or malicious people. It highlights how the majority can sometimes stifle excellence or individuality.