మంచెకు వేసిన పందిళ్లు వాన కాగునా?

This expression describes a situation where someone provides the wrong resources but expects a specific, different result. It is used to mock illogical demands or impossible expectations where the input does not match the desired output.

This expression is used to describe something that is done incredibly fast, instantly, or with great ease. It is often used to refer to someone who accomplishes a task in a very short amount of time, sometimes implying a sense of magical or effortless speed.

This expression is used to describe someone who is making a public spectacle of their self-respect or dignity, often in an arrogant or overly dramatic way during social gatherings. It suggests that the person is trying too hard to show off their status or pride in a place where it is unnecessary or inappropriate.

This proverb is used to explain that something designed for a minor or common problem cannot withstand a much larger or more severe crisis. It highlights the inadequacy of weak defenses or small solutions when faced with extreme challenges.

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 describes a situation where someone destroys something permanent, valuable, or essential to create something temporary or of far less value. It is used to criticize poor decision-making and a lack of foresight.

This proverb highlights the traditional agricultural wisdom of using green leaf manure. Tangedu (Tanner's Cassia) and Vempali (Wild Indigo) are excellent natural fertilizers. The saying emphasizes that if the soil is nourished with these specific organic materials, a high-quality rice yield is guaranteed regardless of other challenges.

This proverb is used to emphasize that certain essential, labor-intensive, or time-sensitive tasks require immediate payment or resources and cannot be deferred or done for free. It specifically refers to agricultural labor (transplanting paddy) where workers must be paid promptly to ensure the work is completed on time.

This proverb highlights the difference between small preparations and major challenges. It means that measures taken to handle trivial or mild issues (like dew) are completely inadequate when facing a severe crisis or a larger problem (like a heavy rainstorm). It is used to suggest that one must be prepared with sufficient strength or resources to face significant obstacles.

This expression describes a futile or counterproductive action. It refers to a situation where one tries to guard or protect something by being in a place where the danger is already present or inevitable. It implies that the effort is useless because the 'thief' (problem) is already right there or the setup is ill-conceived.