మేకకు మెడచన్నులు, తాళ్లకు తలచన్నులు

This expression is used to describe something that is completely obvious or redundant. Just as it is common knowledge that chickens have wings and palm trees (or ropes/cables in some dialects) lack anatomical parts like udders, it refers to stating the obvious or describing a situation where everything is exactly as expected, often used in a sarcastic tone regarding redundant observations.

This expression refers to something that is useless or serves no purpose. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk, this phrase is used to describe people, objects, or efforts that exist but provide no benefit or value.

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This proverb is used to criticize someone who is hesitant or secretive about their true intentions after already making a move. It suggests that if you have approached someone for a specific favor or purpose, there is no point in being shy or hypocritical about it. It is commonly applied when someone tries to hide an obvious motive.

This proverb is used to describe the generational gap in experience and cunningness. It suggests that while a younger person (daughter-in-law) may think they are clever, the elder (mother-in-law) has far more experience, tricks, and wisdom in dealing with life's situations. It is often cited when an elder outsmarts a younger person or to advise caution to those who think they can easily deceive their superiors.

This proverb is used to describe things or situations that are useless, misplaced, or functionally redundant. Just as the nipple-like growths on the head of a palm tree or the neck of a goat serve no purpose for milking, some efforts or objects lack any practical utility.

The Hindus call the flower stalk ( spadix ) of the Palmyra a teat. Useless appendages.

This proverb is used to describe things that are useless or non-existent despite appearances. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk and the flowers of a fig tree are hidden/non-existent to the eye, certain efforts or people may appear to have potential but yield no practical result.

This expression is used to describe something or someone that is completely useless or redundant. Just as the fleshy appendages on some goats' necks look like udders but produce no milk and serve no biological function, it refers to efforts, objects, or people that provide no benefit whatsoever.

This proverb refers to goats having useless, nipple-like skin appendages on their necks that produce no milk. It is used to describe a situation where someone puts effort into something that is fundamentally useless or expects a significant result from an unproductive source.

This expression refers to something that is useless, redundant, or serves no purpose. Just as the nipple-like appendages on a goat's neck do not produce milk and have no function, this phrase is used to describe people or things that exist but provide no benefit or utility.

This proverb is used to describe someone who makes grand, boastful claims about what they could have achieved if only they didn't have a minor limitation. It mocks people who use their current circumstances as an excuse for their lack of success, suggesting they would have done something extraordinary otherwise.