కొత్త భక్తురాలు ఉడుకు విభూతి పూసుకొని, నొసలు కాలెనే పేరమ్మా అన్నదట

This proverb describes a situation where a person, unable to vent their frustration or take revenge on their opponent, ends up causing harm or humiliation to themselves out of sheer spite or foolishness. It is used to mock self-destructive behavior driven by petty anger.

This expression highlights that communication skills and articulateness are essential for survival and success. It is used to describe situations where someone makes a living or gets things done through their power of speech, persuasion, or sometimes by being vocal and assertive about their needs.

This expression is used to describe a person who reacts with disproportionate anger or irrationality to a minor problem, ending up causing a bigger loss for themselves. It highlights how someone might destroy the very tool they need just because it didn't yield immediate results.

This expression refers to contributing one's small or humble part towards a much larger cause. It originates from the Ramayana, where a squirrel helped Lord Rama build the bridge to Lanka by carrying tiny grains of sand. It is used to describe a modest contribution made with sincere dedication.

This expression is used to describe a small contribution or help offered towards a larger cause or project. It originates from the Ramayana, where a squirrel helped Lord Rama build the bridge to Lanka by carrying small grains of sand. It signifies that even a tiny effort, when done with sincerity and devotion, is valuable and significant.

This proverb describes a person who becomes overly arrogant, showy, or boastful over a small achievement or a newly acquired status/possession. It is used to mock someone who is behaving with excessive pride or showing off in an undignified manner.

This expression is used to describe a person who acts friendly and smiles to one's face, but harbors ill intentions or mocks them secretly. It refers to hypocritical behavior or being two-faced.

This expression is used to describe a small but sincere contribution to a much larger cause. It originates from the Ramayana, where a small squirrel helped Lord Rama build the bridge to Lanka by carrying tiny grains of sand. It is used when someone wants to humbly acknowledge that while their help might be minimal in the grand scheme of things, it is offered with great sincerity.

This proverb is used to describe a hypocrite who puts on an outward appearance of piety (often symbolized by religious marks on the forehead) but speaks or acts with cruelty and greed like a wolf. It refers to someone who is deceptive or 'wolf in sheep's clothing.'

This expression describes a situation where someone's words and their non-verbal cues (or true intentions) are contradictory. It is used to point out hypocrisy or a lack of sincerity, suggesting that while the person is saying something pleasant or formal, their facial expressions or inner attitude betray their real, often negative, feelings.