మాణిక్యానికి మసి పూసినట్లు

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 is used to describe a person of great talent, virtue, or potential who is found in humble, poor, or obscure circumstances. It highlights that true value can exist even in unlikely or hidden places.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone experiences a significant loss and receives something of negligible or no value in its place. It highlights a terrible trade-off or an unfortunate turn of events where something invaluable is replaced by something worthless.

This expression refers to a person of exceptional quality or a valuable object found in an ordinary, poor, or messy environment. It is used to describe someone who stands out for their excellence despite being surrounded by mediocrity.

This expression is used to describe a person of extraordinary talent, virtue, or beauty who is found in a common or poor environment. It is the Telugu equivalent of the phrase 'a diamond in the rough,' referring to something precious hidden among the mundane.

This expression is used to describe something or someone of extraordinary value, uniqueness, or virtue that cannot be measured in monetary terms. It is often used to praise a person's character, a rare talent, or a precious relationship.

This expression is used to describe a person with extraordinary talent, beauty, or virtue who is found in a humble, poor, or unfavorable environment. It signifies a rare gem hidden in an unlikely place.

This expression is used to describe a person of great value, talent, or beauty who is found in a poor, dirty, or unworthy environment. It highlights the contrast between someone's inherent worth and their external circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is extremely slow or procrastinates to a ridiculous extent. It depicts a situation where a person sent to get life-saving medicine for a patient returns so late that the patient has already died and it is time for the 'Masikam' (a ritual performed one month after death).

This expression is used to describe a person of great talent, virtue, or value who is found in humble or poor surroundings. It signifies that true worth or genius is not always found in fancy packaging and can exist in the most unexpected or neglected places.