మింగ మెతుకు లేదు, మీసాల మీదికి సంపెంగనూనె

This proverb is used to describe a person who maintains a false sense of pride or prestige (symbolized by the mustache) despite being extremely poor or having nothing of value (symbolized by having only useless husks on their roof). It refers to people who prioritize outward appearances over their actual dire situation.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks basic necessities but indulges in expensive luxuries or puts on a show of wealth. It mocks vanity and the habit of maintaining a false status while struggling with essential needs.

This proverb describes a person who lacks basic necessities but indulges in unnecessary luxuries or shows off beyond their means. It is used to mock someone who maintains a false sense of status or vanity while suffering from extreme poverty or lacking essential resources.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks basic necessities but indulges in or shows off with extravagant luxuries. It mocks hypocritical behavior where someone tries to maintain a high social status or vanity despite being in poverty.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks basic necessities or is in poverty, yet indulges in unnecessary luxuries or maintains a false sense of pride and status. It highlights the irony of someone prioritizing vanity over survival.

This is said when one does not live within one’s means. Extravagance is to be avoided at any cost, as it would turn one into a pauper sooner than later.

This expression describes an action that is swift, decisive, and overwhelming. It is used when a powerful force or a highly skilled person easily overcomes a large group of weaker opponents, much like how a single bird of prey (hawk/falcon) can scatter and dominate a large flock of cranes.

This proverb describes a person who lacks basic necessities or is in a state of poverty, yet tries to maintain a fake, luxurious, or boastful outward appearance. It is used to mock people who focus on superficial vanity while neglecting their essential needs.

This proverb is used to mock people who cannot afford basic necessities yet indulge in luxuries or maintain a false sense of vanity. It highlights the irony of someone lacking essentials (like cheap castor oil for general use) but pretending to be high-status by demanding expensive items (like fragrant Champaca oil for their mustache).

This expression describes a state of extreme poverty or absolute lack of basic necessities. It is used to mock someone who puts on appearances or acts arrogant while having nothing to eat or drink, or simply to describe a person who is struggling for survival without even the simplest resources.